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| - The Republic of Montenegro is a small, mountainous state, bordering Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, and the Adriatic Sea. Due to the location of the country, Montenegro can enjoy a productive agriculture especially is the southern side where the land is fertile. The most popular fruits and vegetables used in Montenegro cuisine are potatoes, carrots, onions, tomatoes, beans, spinach, cabbage, swiss chard (blitva),
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| - The Republic of Montenegro is a small, mountainous state, bordering Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, and the Adriatic Sea. Due to the location of the country, Montenegro can enjoy a productive agriculture especially is the southern side where the land is fertile. The most popular fruits and vegetables used in Montenegro cuisine are potatoes, carrots, onions, tomatoes, beans, spinach, cabbage, swiss chard (blitva), rastan (rashtan - wild cabbage, known as collared greens in the USA), aubergines, courgettes. Traditional food includes soups, stews, smoked meats, minced meat like cevapcici and meatballs, stuffed vegetables (such as peppers) and kebabs. A dish of mixed grilled meat is a specialty. Fish is used in chowders and is grilled and fried. It can also be roasted with rice, vegetables and prunes (carp or eel). Smoked ukljeva (endemic fish known to live only in Skadar lake) is often smoked. Cooked smoked carp is a delicacy. Cod dish - bakalar (bacalau) is eaten at Christmas eve as salad. Bread and side salads are eaten with starters and main courses. Salads are made from a variety of fresh and pickled vegetables such as beans, cucumbers, onions, peppers tomatoes and sauerkraut. Fruit and nuts are used in desserts, for example, strudels, pancakes and pastries.
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