ALBANIAN STREET FOOD TOUR - KOFTE, SOUVLAKI and TRADITIONAL FOODS in Tirana, Albania!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground lamb offers a richer flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier fiber option, while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its fat profile; sunflower oil is usually cheaper.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried mint is a lower-calorie alternative, while parsley is more accessible.

Visit a local Albanian food place known for grilled meats.

Try toasted cornbread topped with cheese and olives.

Taste the meatball and describe its juiciness and spices.

Create a sandwich with olives, onions, and meat on cornbread.

Visit a fast food place famous for Souvlaki.

Observe the preparation of Souvlaki with large stacks of meat and various toppings.

Taste the Souvlaki with chicken, fries, lettuce, and tomatoes.

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