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The Balkans is one of Europe\u2019s best regional buffets: From baklava in Bulgaria to saksuka in T\u00fcrkiye, you can plan an entire vacation just eating your way through each country\u2019s history, culture, and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albanian food is an exceptionally underrated cuisine and one that travelers are always wowed by. Traditional Albanian dishes reflect centuries upon centuries of home cooked favorites while more contemporary Albanian food fuses tastes of home with international flair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re touring Tirana or trying a new restaurant at home, these are 10 tasty Albanian foods that should be on your table.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Byrek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Savvy travelers know to make a beeline for Byrek on their first day in Albania. The Ottoman Empire helped spread this food through the region and Albanians have a mighty appetite for it. Byrek translates to pie in Albanian; you should need no other detail to order one up. This flaky layered pastry is stuffed with all kinds of goodness: meat, veggies, potatoes, cheese, you name it. Best of all, it\u2019s one traditional Albanian dish you can pick up from a street cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Tav\u00eb kosi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Albania\u2019s national dish is exactly what you\u2019ll want for dinner. Tav\u00eb kosi is not the most elaborate of Albanian dishes. In fact, it\u2019s more like an upscale of leftovers than a scratch recipe. The two staples of the dish are lamb and yogurt, two ingredients that were precooked for the initial meal then reused to create tav\u00eb kosi. The lamb is either boiled, sauteed, or grilled before being smothered in yogurt and baked alongside rice. It\u2019s essentially a casserole and is a comfort dish that will have you longing for evenings in Tirana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Speca me gjize <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hopefully you\u2019ve kept the oven hot: tav\u00eb kosi is far from the only traditional Albanian food that\u2019s baked to perfection. Speca me gjize is a picture on a plate, a vibrant presentation of ingredients grown across the Albanian countryside. Green, yellow, orange, and red peppers are halved and filled with a heavy hand of rice, spices, and cottage cheese. The packed peppers are popped in the oven and baked. Healthy and hearty, it\u2019s a simple yet savory meal that is ideal for the vegetarian vagabond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pastice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You might not know pastice by name, but the moment you set your eyes on this dish, you\u2019ll know exactly what it is. That\u2019s because pastice is closer to an Italian national dish than an Albania national dish. Pastice is a recipe leftover from Italy\u2019s occupation of Albania during World War II. Pasta (usually macaroni noodles), eggs, milk, and butter are baked and served as if you were eating Sunday dinner at nonna’s house. It may not technically be Albanian food but you\u2019ll get no side-eye from Albanians when you order this dish in-country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save for later: <\/em><\/strong>The weirdest foods our Travel Directors have tried<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Qofte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Phonetically, qofte already gives you a hint of what Balkan, Middle Eastern, and North African food it emulates. If you\u2019ve ever had kofta, then you can already get a taste of what to expect from Albanian style meatballs. Many consider it in the same class of Albanian national dishes like tav\u00eb kosi, others simply appreciate it for its undeniable deliciousness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ground meat, a little garlic, chopped onions, and breadcrumbs are shortlisted for the recipe, though some use mint or parsley leaves. Roll \u2018em, pat \u2018em, and fry them in a pan: you\u2019ve got the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer, side dish, or main course in Albania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Ballokume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Whether you\u2019re insatiably snacky or you\u2019ve only got a tiny bit of room in your stomach for a treat, the ballokume must find its way onto your tongue. Call it a biscuit or call it a cookie, this traditional Albanian food originating from the city of Elbasan is a cornflour creation with a cult following. Ballokume was a dessert typically reserved for \u201cSummer Day\u201d celebrations, an ancient March holiday, but let\u2019s be honest: there\u2019s no way contemporary Albanians were limiting their indulgence to a single year. You shouldn\u2019t have trouble finding ballokume during your travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. F\u00ebrges\u00eb Tirane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Another Albania national dish that you need to put on your must-munch menu, F\u00ebrges\u00eb Tirane once again proves that the simplest ingredients prepared with a little bit of love can come to represent a country. F\u00ebrges\u00eb Tirane gets its namesake from the capital city of Tirana. It\u2019s a baked dish of cheese and sauteed vegetables. Put a basket of bread in the center of the table and watch it disappear. You might see it listed on a menu as F\u00ebrges\u00eb me melci; which is the same dish but with liver added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Flia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fila. Fli. Flija. One letter may make a big difference when writing some words in a non-native tongue, but when it comes to this Albanian dish, either spelling of the word yields the same food: a crepe-like pastry. Similar to byrek and quite popular in neighboring Kosovo, it\u2019s a pastry that\u2019s layered with fillings like yogurt. You\u2019ll spot flia in an instant thanks to its triangular shape and you shouldn\u2019t be surprised to find it served accompanied by sour milk, honey, jam, or even vegetable spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hungry for more? <\/em><\/strong>Check out these Trafalgar foodie experiences in local communities<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Kashkaval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Here\u2019s one Albanian food that isn\u2019t a hard sell for even the pickiest of eaters. Kashkaval is straightforward yellow cheese. Unlike an Emmental, this traditional Albanian food can be made with milk from either or both a cow and a sheep. Cheese aficionados will describe it as creamy, tangy, sweet, and salty. No matter which taste buds are telling the truth, the fact of the matter is that it\u2019s kind enough on the palate to be served as a table cheese to munch on over conversation with your fellow travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Petulla <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mom and dad, write this one down for the kids: putting a plate of petulla in their hands will make them say \u201cAlbania is awesome\u201d. Petulla is fried dough, the same crispy confection that we all grew up loving. You\u2019ll obviously find it topped with powdered sugar, but if you want to eat this Albanian food Balkans-style, pour on the jam, yogurt, or feta cheese and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready for a mouthwatering tour on Trafalgar\u2019s 14-day <\/em>Balkan Adventure<\/em><\/a>. You\u2019ll begin in Bucharest and travel all the way to Belgrade, eating your way through 7 countries, including Albania<\/a>. Spend the night in Tirana and dine on as many Albanian treats as you can get your hands on.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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