{"id":1224,"date":"2026-04-24T09:18:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/?p=1224"},"modified":"2026-09-18T07:38:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:38:03","slug":"10-plats-albanais-a-gouter-absolument","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/en\/10-plats-albanais-a-gouter-absolument\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Albanian dishes you absolutely must try"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner tb-wysiwyg__inner--highlight\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                    <!-- <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/var\/www\/prod\/public_html\/wp-content\/plugins\/tbx-plugin\/blox\/wysiwyg\/..\/..\/images\/wave-1.php \" alt=\"Lamp icon\"\/>\n                <\/div> -->\n                    <div class=\"icon\">\n                        <i class=\"fa-kit fa-tb-lightbulb\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h4>The team's tips<\/h4>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ul><li>Try the <strong>byrek<\/strong> for breakfast, you can find it everywhere for less than a euro<\/li><li>Always order a <strong>raki<\/strong> as a welcome drink: refusing it is almost rude<\/li><li>The <strong>tav\u00eb kosi<\/strong> is a must-try \u2192 go for the homemade version, not the industrial one<\/li><li>Albanian cuisine is very Mediterranean: fresh, lots of olive oil, grilled meats, and seafood<\/li><li>Pay in cash at local restaurants<\/li><li>Bring back olive oil and dried herbs from the market in Albania<\/li><li><strong>Trust the locals<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/albanianomads.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Albania Nomads team<\/a> on the ground knows the best spots, good addresses, and traps to avoid.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-cta-banner tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"cta-banner\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/albanianomads.com\/fr\/\" class=\"tb-cta-banner__link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">\n            <div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-part\">\n                                    <strong>Road trip in Albania? \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf1 <\/strong>\n                                                    <span>Discover all of Albania in 7 days with Albania Nomads, exploring its most beautiful landscapes and best local specialties.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>Albanian cuisine: 10 dishes you absolutely must try<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Imagine: you\u2019re sitting on the terrace of a restaurant in Berat, the sun is setting behind the mountains, and a steaming plate of <strong>tav\u00eb kosi<\/strong> arrives in front of you. The aroma of grilled lamb fills the air as the waiter refills your glass with house white wine. This is what Albanian cuisine is all about, and these are the moments that truly stick in the minds of travelers.<\/p><p>Albania doesn\u2019t often top the list of culinary destinations, and that\u2019s exactly what makes it so charming. The food is fresh, the flavors are rich, the portions are generous, and the prices are very affordable. Albanian gastronomy is a blend of Mediterranean influences, Ottoman traditions, and local mountain cuisine, all in a country that is still relatively untouched by mass tourism.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-2\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>Albanian cuisine: what makes it so special?<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Over the centuries, Albania has been influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Ottomans, and Italians. You can see this directly on your plate: fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, local olive oil, grilled meats, and, along the coast, beautiful seafood. Despite these influences, the country has managed to maintain a strong culinary identity, with dishes you won\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p><p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> Albania is one of the largest producers of olive oil in the Balkans, even though not many travelers know it. The local oil is golden, very fragrant, and delicious on fresh bread.<\/p><p>Restaurants in Albania are often small family-run places, locally called <i>\u201crestorant\u201d<\/i> or <i>\u201cbufe\u201d<\/i>. The mother cooks homemade recipes, the grandfather serves the raki, and the menu is written on a chalkboard or simply recited aloud. And that\u2019s exactly what gives them all their charm.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image\">\n\t<figure class=\"tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0082-small.jpg.webp' width='968' height='648' alt='Albanian food' srcset='https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0082-small.jpg.webp 968w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0082-small-300x201.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0082-small-768x514.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0082-small-18x12.jpg.webp 18w' sizes='(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 1200px' loading='lazy' decoding='async' data-smush-webp-fallback='{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0082-small.jpg&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0082-small.jpg 968w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0082-small-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0082-small-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0082-small-18x12.jpg 18w&quot;}'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-2-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>1. Tav\u00eb Kosi: the national dish that changes everything<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>If there's one dish to try to truly understand Albanian cuisine, it's the <strong>tav\u00eb kosi<\/strong>. A tender lamb casserole with rice and a layer of creamy yogurt that browns and bubbles in the oven while it cooks. It may look simple, but it's incredibly flavorful.<\/p><p>This dish originally comes from the city of Elbasan, but you can find it in some excellent restaurants all over Albania. Always opt for the homemade version \u2014 you can tell a good restaurant by the aroma wafting out onto the street.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-3\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>2. Byrek: the Albanian street food that saves your day<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>A crispy puff pastry filled with spinach and feta, minced meat, or cheese. The byrek is a bit like Albania's answer to the croissant + breakfast + snack, all for less than a euro. You can find it everywhere: in bakeries, at markets, and even at gas stations along the roads.<strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> In northern Albania, the byrek is sometimes called <i>\"pite\"<\/i>. Ask a local what filling they prefer, and you\u2019ll almost always get a great conversation\u2026 and the best spot in town!<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery tb-block align-center background-light pattern-none variant-2-vertical-1-horizontal tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"simple-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__images tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/SiliquiniLaura-Travelbase-AlbaniaNomads-LR20250726-1715-small.jpg.webp' width='683' height='1024' 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https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/SiliquiniLaura-Travelbase-AlbaniaNomads-LR20250723-7296-small-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/SiliquiniLaura-Travelbase-AlbaniaNomads-LR20250723-7296-small-10x12.jpg 10w&quot;}'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>3. F\u00ebrges\u00eb: a typical specialty of Tirana<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Grilled peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and eggs, all cooked together in a small clay dish. Smoky, creamy, slightly spicy, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a side dish.<\/p><p>In the restaurants of Tirana, <strong>f\u00ebrges\u00eb<\/strong> is almost always on the menu. Order it with a glass of local white wine, and your day can only go well.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-cta-banner tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"cta-banner-2\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/albanianomads.com\/fr\/\" class=\"tb-cta-banner__link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">\n            <div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-part\">\n                                    <strong>Road trip in Albania? \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf1 <\/strong>\n                                                    <span>Discover all of Albania in 7 days with Albania Nomads, through its most beautiful landscapes and best local specialties.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>4. Qofte \u2014 Albanian grilled meat on a skewer<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Spicy minced meat, grilled over charcoal on a skewer. The <strong>qofte<\/strong> is one of the most popular street food versions in Albanian cuisine. They're enjoyed with a fresh salad, bread, and <i>ajvar<\/i> (a red pepper spread that you'll definitely want to take home with you).Always look for restaurants with an open charcoal grill at the entrance \u2014 it's a sign of fresh, local meat. During the <strong>Albania Nomads<\/strong> tour, you'll actually pass by many places where this type of grill definitely deserves a stop.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-1\">\n\t<figure class=\"tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0085-small.jpg.webp' width='968' height='648' alt='Albanian food' srcset='https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0085-small.jpg.webp 968w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0085-small-300x201.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0085-small-768x514.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2026\/04\/DSC_0085-small-18x12.jpg.webp 18w' sizes='(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 1200px' loading='lazy' decoding='async' data-smush-webp-fallback='{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0085-small.jpg&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0085-small.jpg 968w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0085-small-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0085-small-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/DSC_0085-small-18x12.jpg 18w&quot;}'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>5. Fresh seafood, Albania at its freshest<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>On the Albanian Riviera, the rule is simple: eat fish and seafood as much as possible. Always fresh, always caught locally, and at prices you won\u2019t find almost anywhere else in the Mediterranean.Grilled calamari, mussels in white wine, sea bream with lemon and olive oil\u2026 The restaurants along the Albanian coast are often small terraces by the water, with plastic chairs and a menu written in chalk. And that\u2019s exactly what makes them so charming.\ud83d\udccd <strong>Tip:<\/strong> The villages of Himar\u00eb and Dhermi are perfect for fresh seafood. Just step back one street from the beach promenade to find the real local spots.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1-1-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>6. Sufllaqe: the Albanian kebab <\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"174\">A warm flatbread filled with crispy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, a tzatziki-like sauce, and fries. It\u2019s the ultimate street food in Albania, available everywhere, at any time, for about \u20ac1.70. After a day on the road in the mountains with an empty stomach, a <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"356\">sufllaqe<\/strong> is literally a lifesaver.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1-1-2\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>7. Trilece: the dessert that you order twice<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>A light cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with caramel. Creamy, sweet, and totally addictive. In just ten years, <strong>trilece<\/strong> has become the most popular dessert in Albania. You'll find it everywhere: from big cities to small mountain villages. Make sure to order it nice and fresh!<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1-1-3\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>8. Petulla: the fried dough that makes everything better<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>A light dough, fried until golden, served with powdered sugar, honey, or local feta cheese. It's a bit like the Albanian version of churros, but fluffier and thicker on the inside. The <strong>petulla<\/strong> are often a family recipe. If a local family invites you to eat some, never say no.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-2\">\n\t<figure class=\"tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-scaled.jpg.webp' width='2560' height='1714' alt='Albanian food' srcset='https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-300x201.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-1024x685.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-768x514.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-1536x1028.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-2048x1371.jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/albn.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/115\/2025\/03\/DSC_0139-18x12.jpg.webp 18w' sizes='(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 1200px' loading='lazy' decoding='async' data-smush-webp-fallback='{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\\\/\\\/albn.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/115\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/DSC_0139-18x12.jpg 18w&quot;}'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1-1-4\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>9. Tav\u00eb Dheu: the stew of the mountain shepherds<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>In the Albanian mountains, <strong>tav\u00eb dheu<\/strong> is always on the menu at the small roadside restaurants: lamb or goat, potatoes, and local vegetables, slowly simmered in a clay dish. The meat falls off the bone, and the broth has a taste of the mountains, thyme, and wild herbs. It's best enjoyed with fresh bread and a glass of homemade red wine. This is Albanian cuisine in its most authentic form.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1-1-5\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>10. Raki: the national drink that\u2019s inseparable from Albanian cuisine<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Technically, it's not food... but it's so tied to Albanian culinary culture that it definitely deserves its place here.<\/p><p><strong>Raki<\/strong> is a strong fruit brandy, most often made from grapes or plums. It's served as a welcome drink, as a digestif, and sometimes... at any time of the day.<\/p><p>The rule is simple: you never refuse it.<\/p><p>The best raki is always homemade. In the mountain villages, it's not unusual to leave with a bottle gifted to you for a price you won't forget.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4-1-1-6\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Learn to cook Albanian: the traditional workshop  <\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"155\">Tasting the cuisine is one thing, but learning to prepare it yourself is another. During the <a href=\"https:\/\/albanianomads.com\/fr\/\"><strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"191\">Albania Nomads<\/strong><\/a> tour, a traditional Albanian cooking workshop is included. You'll learn, along with a local chef, how to make byrek, cook tav\u00eb kosi, and select fresh produce directly from the market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"522\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Getting your hands in the dough, laughing with the chef while the olive oil heats up... those are the kind of moments you never forget.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery tb-block align-center background-light pattern-none variant-2-vertical-1-horizontal tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"simple-gallery-1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__images tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-simple-gallery__image tb-simple-gallery__image--vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-image-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img 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