The beautiful country of Slovenia is situated in the heart of Europe and there are many things to do here. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and lakes, Slovenia is the best place for nature lovers. Apart from the picturesque view, Slovenia is home to many traditional dishes. There is an old Slovenian proverb which roughly means ‘love comes from the stomach’. The cuisine here is influenced by its border countries and is influenced by Italian, Croatian, Austrian and Hungarian flavours, making it unique in its own right.
If you are planning to visit the country for the first time, here is a list of must-try dishes in the country.
1. Veal and Buckwheat Dumplings
This simple dumpling is the national dish of Slovenia. They are traditionally served with meat, stews or sausages. Buckwheat is one of the main crops cultivated in Slovenia.
2. Belokranjska Povitica
This traditional Slovenian pastry is usually shaped like a spiral of crunchy dough filled with sweet or savory ingredients. The pastry is filled with ricotta cheese and yogurt, and then rolled into a Catherine-wheel-style circle.
3. Bujta Rape
Bujata repa is a typical Slovenian pork dish that is served throughout the country. This thick soup is prepared by adding ingredients to a large pot and simmering slowly. The traditional dishes are mostly eaten in winters.
4. Tlasenica
This Slovenian pressed pork sausage, known as tlaसेनenica, originally from Croatia, is made from the cooked parts of a pig’s head meat, tongue, heart, cheeks and skin. It is seasoned with the species and stuffed to make sausage in the large intestine or stomach of a cleaned pig. It is then cooked and pressed.
5. Prekamurska Gibanica
Packed with poppy seeds, walnuts and apple fillings, cinnamon, and cheese, this Slovenian layered pastry cake is a must-try. Prekmurska Gibanica is popular in rural areas of the country.
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