Montenegrin cuisine is a result ofMontenegro's geographic position and its longhistory and tradition.
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The first major influences to Montenegrin cuisine came from theLevant andTurkey, largely viaSerbia:sarma,musaka,pilav,pita,gibanica,burek,ćevapi,kebab,đuveč, and Turkish sweets such asbaklava andtulumba.
Hungarian cuisine influencesstews andsataraš.Central European cuisine is evident in the prevalence ofcrêpes,doughnuts,jams, many types ofbiscuits andcakes, and various kinds of breads.
Montenegrin cuisine also varies geographically; the cuisine in the coastal area differs from that of the northern highland region. The coastal area is traditionally a representative ofMediterranean cuisine, withseafood being a common dish. The traditional dishes of Montenegro'sAdriatic coast, unlike its heartland, have a distinctivelyItalian influence as well.[1]
Homemade-style bread prepared in Montenegro is closest to what is known in Italy as pane casareccio. It is served with every meal. Types include ječmeni (barley bread), ražani (rye bread), pšenični (wheat bread), and rumetinov (corn bread).
Montenegrin language distinguishes between a clear soup (supa, pronounced[ˈsupə]), a thick soup or stew (čorba, pronounced[ˈtʃɔrbə]), and a porridge-style dish (kaša, pronounced[ˈkəʃə]). Soups are usually served as the first course oflunch at midday:
Traditionally, after the broth is made, a handful ofrice is added to the pot to make the soup more substantial. Nowadays,pasta has taken over as the preferred addition.
Seafood dishes includegrilled or fried squid,octopus salad, blackrisotto (withcuttlefish),tuna,prawns, andmussels.
The most commonsalads served in Montenegrin homes:
A piece of seasonalfruit is the most common way to end the meal. The proper sweets are usually served on their own, around tea time or at any time coffee is served.
Affordable fast food includesćevapi,pljeskavica (served in a local form ofhamburger), andražnjići.
The most common non-alcoholic drink in Montenegrin homes ispomegranate syrup. Turkish coffee is also almost unavoidable in any but the briefest meeting or visit.
Beer is brewed in theTrebjesa brewery. Wine is also made in the country, such asVranac.Rakia andpelinkovac are traditional distilled drinks from the Balkans.
