ALBANIAN FOOD TOUR in Korçë | Albania 2021

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Korçë.. Korçë.. Korçë.. WHAT A PLACE! We did an Albanian food tour here in beautiful Korca, Albania. Albania has THE BEST FOOD... There is an incredible array of restaurants and dishes to choose from here in this city. The places we went to are listed below!! 1. Birra Korca : Address: Bulevardi Fan Noli, Korçë 2. Shija e Saçit : Address: Rrugica Jovan Spiro Kosturi 5, Korçë 3. Birrari Panda : Address: JQ6Q+P3M, Korçë Traditional Food of Albania The dishes of Albania have most of their roots with the ancient Ottoman Empire. The combination of super fertile land, proximity to the sea, and blurred cultural lines with their neighbours have culminated in a modern cuisine that is both diverse and simple. Modern day influences include Greece, Italy, and Turkey. Meat and vegetables are the staples, along with stews, pickled cabbage, feta cheese, breads, rice, and smoked meat. The most popular veg grown are eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives (which accompany most meals), and legumes. Very Mediterranean indeed! Vegetarians be wary. There are a lot of salads in your future – luckily, there’s plenty of fresh produce to enjoy. Regional Differences When talking about food, travellers can divide the country into three regions. In the north, the staple is ground corn. Not only is it used for most breads, it’s also versatile enough to make both sweet and salty dishes. The climate is good there which means there is a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit. You’ll see mostly potatoes, carrots, cabbage, kidney beans, onions, garlic, and walnuts. Traditional dishes in the north include meat and vegetable casseroles, pasta, chicken, rice, sujuk (similar to salami), and petula (fried dough made sweet or savoury). Central Albania has the kind of soil that can grow just about anything. Poultry features heavily in dishes here – duck, goose, chicken, and turkey are all raised here. Fishermen catch flounder, perch, gray mullet, and sole in the Adriatic Sea. You’ll find egg, spinach, or cabbage cakes, nettle cakes, liver, and curd. Tav elbasani is a highlight you don’t want to miss. It’s made by baking meat into yogurt. Most of the cattle are raised in the southern region of Albania, which means that dairy products often take centre stage in dishes. It’s well known for fantastic hard and soft cheeses, as well as kefir so thick that you could cut it with a knife. The climate is warmer here and so you’ll find citrus and olive growth throughout the area. Other regions worth mentioning are the Berat region where you’ll find the Balkans largest fig plantations. The fig jam and dried figs always make popular presents. Myzeqe produces turkey and Albanians say the turkey and mash (a kind of stew) is the best here. All along the Albanian Riviera you’ll find fantastic seafood options year round. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you can be certain it was caught fresh that morning. It’s worth mentioning that most of Albania is very mountainous – about 70% in fact. The villages located in the higher elevations make use of animal organs. In many places, intestines and the head are considered delicacies. We love Korce so much that we have booked an apartment here for the MONTH! So expect a lot more content from Albania! 👪 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaghnfCBQmDjkfE6QDUF2aA/join We would like to thank our channel members, this is only possible because of your support: Teresa Jacob ✈️ Our Travel Essentials: Our Drone: https://amzn.to/2ZvcF6k Daily Backpack: https://amzn.to/2ZnIAps Current Vlogging Equipment: https://amzn.to/3l7cuGa https://amzn.to/3wsXY0D https://amzn.to/3NfZ0nk 📚 Travel Research Tools we use: Accomodation: https://hostelworld.tp.st/OnbrUfw7 https://hotellook.tp.st/IqCK66mS Transportation: Kiwi (Flights) - https://bit.ly/3n3H0l5 Omio (Trains) - https://omio.tp.st/Cfrn5ZIE Rentalcars - https://rentalcars.tp.st/adnYXt6q Trainline - https://tp.st/nsh6oNAo 📸 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/twomadexplorers https://www.instagram.com/lukeslifeoftravel https://www.instagram.com/naomibucket https://www.facebook.com/TMExplorers If you want to support us, don't forget to subscribe :) Thanks for watching! Naomi & Luke