Foods

Bosnia and Herzegovina's cuisine combines Western and Eastern influences. Former Yugoslav, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Austo-Hungarian, and other Balkan cuisines are all closely related. Many spices are used in Bosnian cuisine, but in small amounts. The sauces are entirely natural, consisting of nothing more than the natural juices of the vegetables in the dish. Tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, spinach, courgette, dried and fresh beans, plums, milk, paprika, and cream called pavlaka and kajmak are common ingredients. Due to Islamic dietary laws, typical meat dishes include primarily beef and lamb, though Bosnian Croats and Bosnian Serbs can consume pork.

Because most of this region was once a single country, it's difficult to tell which foods are specifically Bosnian and which are from the Balkans in general. Nonetheless, you'll find some excellent food at very reasonable prices. A filo pastry tube filled with your choice of meat, cheese, spinach, or potato for about 75c per piece! Meat platters and delectable homemade breads were also popular. Cevapicici, the most popular dish in these parts, is made up of small mincemeat sausages, bread, and onions. You also won't find such a diverse selection of delectable pies anywhere else in the world. Bosnian Burek is prepared uniquely for the country, and 3 tons are consumed in the city every morning until lunchtime. Bosnia also has some tasty local beers to sample.