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ALBANIA





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Tungjatjeta

LOCATION:
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece in the south and Montenegro and Kosovo to the north

CAPITAL CITY:
Tirana

POPULATION:
3,639,453 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Albanian (official, derived from Tosk dialect), Greek, Vlach, Romani, Slavic dialects

WEBSITE:
www.albaniantourism.com

Recipes From Albania



Albanian cuisine is influenced by its neighboring countries; however, Albanians create their own distinct recipes and flavors using local crops and dairy products. Fish dishes are abundant in Albanian cuisine because of the wealth of fish provided by the Adriatic and inland rivers and lakes. Olive oil is the main type of fat used, and staples include bread, cheese, yogurt, and meat, mainly lamb and mutton. The main meal in Albania is lunch, which often includes stew or a pilaf dish with rice and meat.
Tave Elbasani

Tave Elbasani

Tave Elbasani is a famous Albanian dish that combines lamb and yogurt.
Find this recipie on Page 157 of Kitchens of the World
Jeprak

Jeprak

Stuffed grape leaves are famous throughout the Mediterranean and are known by different names, depending on the country. In Albania, they are called jeprak, and they are served as an appetizer before a roast, pilaf, and a good wine.
Find this recipie on Page 158 of Kitchens of the World