I could still smell the food, the smell of the Mediterranean that hung in the air. Albania is amazing during summer. Tirana, the capital, is Albanias beating heart. A dense metropolis sparsely studded with discreet high-rise, the city can easily be recognized by its loud vibrant colors and cinematic graffiti-plastered walls. The teens, proud and aloof, are clad only adequately to expose their perfectly sun-kissed skin. Albania, in my opinion, is the most badass country in Europe, and its local cuisines are equally as fierce and wicked.
Delicious Traditional Albanian Food
Listed below are a few popular Albanian food which have made my stay in Albania extra delightful and satisfying:
Cheap and Delicious Traditional Albanian Food
Pa�e Koke - "Head Meat Juice" - served with garlic-infused wine vinegar and various spices
Cevapcici - Grilled skinless minced meat sausage
Pilaf - An Albanian variation of Pilau
Tav� Dheu - Fried meat in curds
Tav� Me Mish Vi�i - Pan of calf meat
Patate Furre - Oven-baked potatoes
Grilled lamb chops
Byrek Me Spinaq and other pastries
Albanian Wine - strong with a very unique sweetness
Raki - A traditional Albanian fruit brandy
My biggest regret is probably not getting to try Tav� Kosi, the national dish of Albania. It is a dish of baked lamb and rice served with a generous portion of yogurt sauce. Will try to create the dish using the recipes online, but I am pretty sure the taste will be nowhere close to the ones prepared there. Wishing I could turn back time!
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