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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: Banica (Recipe)

Meet Banica, a much-loved savoury pastry that turns up on tables right across the Balkans. Delicate layers of flaky pastry wrap a …

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National Dish Serbia: Ajvar (Recipe)

Discover Ajvar, the bright red pepper relish that sits at the heart of the Serbian table. Made from roasted red peppers, aubergine …

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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.