A FOOD TRADITION
Bulgarian Cuisine
A Balkan cooking tradition centered on seasonal vegetables, fermented dairy, grilled and stewed meats, legumes, and layered pastries.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Kebapche
A Bulgarian oblong grilled minced-meat sausage-shaped kebab seasoned prominently with cumin and black pepper.
Kebapcheta
Kebapcheta are grilled, elongated portions of seasoned minced pork and beef, traditionally flavored with salt, black pepper, and cumin.
Kozunak
Kozunak is a Bulgarian sweet braided or twisted Easter bread enriched with wheat flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, and yeast.
Kurban Chorba
A hearty Bulgarian sacrificial-meat soup typically made with lamb or mutton, vegetables, rice, and herbs in a savory broth.
Kyopolou
A Bulgarian roasted eggplant and pepper relish commonly seasoned with garlic, oil, vinegar, and herbs.
Kyufte
A Bulgarian grilled or fried meatball made from seasoned minced meat, typically shaped into a round or oval patty.
Lozovi Sarmi
Lozovi Sarmi are Bulgarian stuffed vine leaves filled primarily with seasoned rice and onion, with meat included in many versions.
Lyutenitsa
A Bulgarian roasted vegetable spread typically made from peppers and tomatoes, with oil, salt, and sometimes eggplant, garlic, or sugar.
Mekitsi
Mekitsi are Bulgarian fried yeast dough cakes, usually made with flour and yogurt and served plain or with sweet or savory accompaniments.
Mish-Mash
A Bulgarian skillet dish of cooked tomatoes, green peppers, onion, eggs, and crumbled sirene cheese.
Ovcharska Salad
A hearty Bulgarian shepherd salad combining chopped vegetables with mushrooms, ham, hard-boiled egg, parsley, and white brined cheese.
Palneni Chushki
Palneni Chushki are Bulgarian bell peppers stuffed with seasoned rice, onion, and commonly minced pork, often served with tomato sauce.
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