Ohrid

One of the staples of traditional Turkish cuisine, sarma consists of a filling that is snugly surrounded by leaves or leafy vegetables. There are numerous versions of this dish but the mixture typically combines ingredients such as minced meat, rice or bulgur, various herbs, seasonings, red peppe... Read more

This round North Macedonian pie is traditionally associated with Ohrid and the entire Southwestern region. It is prepared with a simple flour batter that is repeatedly poured in a pan, and while it bakes, each layer is coated in oil. The pie was traditionally made in a sač – a trad... Read more

This layered North Macedonian cake is a luscious combination of walnut sponges and a sweet egg yolk filling. Both the sponges and the filling can be enriched with a special walnut caramel (grilijaš), which is chilled and then ground into a fine powder, while some varieties also in... Read more

Ohrid trout is an endangered salmonoid fish that is praised for its delicately-flavored pink flesh. It inhabits the waters of Lake Ohrid, shared by Albania and North Macedonia, and the rivers leading to and from the lake. Although it is held in high esteem, it would be a crime against na... Read more