Serbian Cuisine Flashcards
What are the roots of Serbian cuisine influenced by?
Centuries of contact and influence by Greeks and the Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, and Serbia’s Balkan neighbors, especially during ex-Yugoslavia
Where does Serbian food come from?
From traditions of raising sheep in mountain areas, where the climate and land were better for taking care of animals than for growing vegetables
What is Serbian food usually made of rather than vegetables?
Animal products and basic grains like corn, wheat, and oats
When did Serbian food become focused on raising pigs instead of relying on lamb or mutton? When did they start producing different cured meats like sausages, bacon, and ham?
In the Middle Ages when people stopped living mostly as shepherds
What has the Serbian government done regarding food in Serbia?
Passed laws banning the production and import of genetically modified foods
What is sarma?
A mix of ground pork or beef with rice rolled in leaves of cabbage
What is gibanica?
An egg and cheese pie made with filo dough
