Shijet e Shqipërisë
Albanian cuisine
Albanian food makes more sense around a table than in a list of dishes. Sharing, seasonal ingredients and strong regional differences all matter, from the coast to the mountain areas.
Taste
Byrek, fërgesë, tavë kosi, speca të mbushura, petulla and flija are names you will often come across. Recipes vary between families and regions.
Food as hospitality
Welcoming guests and offering food are an important part of social life. A table may bring together salads, cheeses, vegetables, breads, hot dishes and sweets to share.
Landscapes on the plate
The coast features more fish and Mediterranean produce, while mountain areas favour dairy products, meat, maize and hearty dishes. Balkan, Ottoman and Mediterranean influences meet on the plate.
Mini vocabulary
bukë : bread · djathë : cheese · mish : meat · peshk : fish · perime : vegetables · ëmbëlsirë : dessert · Ju bëftë mirë! : Enjoy your meal!
Continue in Albanian
Culture becomes more vivid when you can name it too. Continue with a lesson linked to this theme.
