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What to eat in Montenegro
Five dishes to try in Montenegro, the most typical first. Three are vegetarian.
Five dishes to try in Montenegro
Njeguški pršut Његушки пршут
Dry-cured ham smoked over beech wood in the mountain village of Njeguši.
How to have it: Eat it in Njeguši on the road above Kotor, sliced with local cheese and a glass of Vranac.
Kačamak Качамак
Thick porridge of cornmeal and potato mixed with cheese and kajmak.
How to have it: A mountain dish from the north; order it in Žabljak or Kolašin with sour milk.
Priganice Приганице
Fried yeast-dough balls served with honey, cheese or jam.
How to have it: A breakfast and celebration food; usually come with honey and young cheese.
Ćevapi Ћевапи
Small grilled rolls of minced meat served in flatbread with onion.
How to have it: A cheap grill-house meal across the country; add kajmak and ajvar.
Rakija Ракија
Strong fruit brandy, usually from grapes (loza) or plums.
How to have it: Offered as a welcome in homes and before meals; sip it, do not shoot it.
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What food is Montenegro famous for?
Njeguški pršut (dry-cured ham smoked over beech wood in the mountain village of Njeguši) comes first on our list, followed by Kačamak, Priganice, Ćevapi and Rakija.
What is the national dish of Montenegro?
Ask ten people and you get several answers. The dish we put first for Montenegro is Njeguški pršut: dry-cured ham smoked over beech wood in the mountain village of Njeguši. Eat it in Njeguši on the road above Kotor, sliced with local cheese and a glass of Vranac.
Which dishes in Montenegro are vegetarian?
Three of the five on this page are vegetarian as usually made: Kačamak, Priganice and Rakija. Recipes vary, so ask about stock, lard or fish sauce.
What street food should I try in Montenegro?
Ćevapi (small grilled rolls of minced meat served in flatbread with onion).
What do people drink in Montenegro?
Rakija: strong fruit brandy, usually from grapes (loza) or plums.
How reliable is this list?
The dishes are hand-picked from general knowledge in the Explo app, where you can also tick off the ones you have tried. Recipes vary by region and by family, so take it as a starting point.
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