Pastries

Zeljanica

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pita filled with chopped spinach or chard and fresh cheese, rolled and coiled, and the standard order for anyone avoiding meat.

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What it is

A closer look at Zeljanica.

Pita filled with chopped spinach or chard and fresh cheese, rolled and coiled, and the standard order for anyone avoiding meat.

What to look for

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The greens should be visible in dark ribbons through the layers, not cooked to a paste. Eaten with kiselo mlijeko poured over.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Native to

Croatia

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Traditional in

Kosovo

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Commonly enjoyed in

Montenegro

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Names around the table

One food, more than one name.

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