Ćevapčići

One of the most well-known and popular Serbian dishes is Ćevapčići. It's a traditional Serbian dish that's also popular in other Balkan countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Albania, and Montenegro.

The term Ćevapčići refers to a type of grilled minced meat sausage. Recipes vary, but it's usually made with a combination of beef, lamb, mutton, and pork seasoned with garlic, paprika, black pepper, and salt. The heavily spiced meat mixture is formed into small sausages and grilled over an open flame.

Smokey and delicious, 5-10 sausages are served on a plate with various sides such as ajvar, kajmak, cottage cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and red pepper. The sausages can also be stuffed into lepinja flatbread and consumed as a sandwich.

Try this dish at least once if you plan a trip to Serbia in the future. Your trip will not be complete unless you try this dish. Many visitors are pleasantly surprised by its distinct flavor and report having a pleasant experience with it.