The best Montenegrin dishes
The top 3 according to 478 votes from people: Njeguški pršut · Kačamak · Cicvara. (Updated Dec 18, 2020.)
Njeguši pršut, kačamak, cicvara and black risotto: the mountain and coastal dishes of Montenegro.
Top 18
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1
Njeguški pršut
Dry-cured ham from Njeguši.
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2
Kačamak
Polenta with buttered potato and kaymak, served with cold milk or yoghurt.
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3
Cicvara
Cornmeal stewed with kaymak.
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4
Čorbast pasulj
Bean stew with smoked ribs and sausages.
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5
Raštan
Dark leafy cabbage stewed with smoked pork.
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6
Black risotto
Cuttlefish risotto from the coast.
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7
Balšića tava
Fried veal with vegetables and dairy.
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8
Kuvani brav
Boiled lamb.
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Brav u mlijeku
Lamb cooked in milk.
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10
Paštrovski makaruli
Homemade macaroni with olive oil and brined cheese.
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11
Krap from Lake Skadar
Smoked or fresh carp from Lake Skadar.
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12
Kuvana krtola
Boiled potato halves with yoghurt, cheese or cream.
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13
Punjene paprike
Stuffed bell peppers.
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14
Ukljeva
Smoked and dried bleak.
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15
Zelje u kokote na kastradinu
Cabbage cooked with smoked dried mutton.
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16
Gibanica
Cheese pastry, eaten with yoghurt at breakfast.
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17
Popara
Bread soaked with kaymak for breakfast.
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18
Čorba od koprive
Nettle chowder.
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Comments (3)
Missing ćevapi but I guess they're more Bosnian/Serbian
Kačamak is heavy but after a day in Durmitor it's exactly what you need
Njeguški pršut with cheese and a glass of Vranac, nothing better in Kotor