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Serbia has no single official national dish, but sarma is the one most often named, sauerkraut leaves rolled around rice and minced meat. Cook it with our Sarma recipe, then explore all 150 authentic Serbian recipes below.

The Most Famous Serbian Dishes

  1. Sarma

    Sarma is minced meat and rice rolled in soured cabbage leaves and cooked slowly with smoked meat. Serbia makes it for Christmas, for slava, the family saint's day, and for every …

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National Dish Serbia: Karaš (Recipe)

Meet Karaš, a soul-warming Serbian dish built around tender, slow-braised meat and a fragrant medley of vegetables and spices. It …

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National Dish Serbia: Janija (Recipe)

Say hello to Janija, a traditional Serbian stew that turns a handful of humble ingredients into something wonderfully hearty. …

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What is the national dish of Serbia?

Serbia has no single official national dish, but sarma is the one most often given that title, sauerkraut leaves rolled around rice and minced meat. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 149 more authentic Serbian recipes.

What food is Serbia famous for?

Serbia's most famous dish is sarma. This page collects 150 authentic Serbian recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.