Pljeskavica

Pljeskavica(Serbian Cyrillic: Пљескавица) is a Serbian hamburger and national dish.

Pljeskavica is originating from Serbia but is also made in Bosnia and Croatia and can be found in Slovenia, Hungary, Macedonia and Bulgaria. Traditionally pljeskavica (pronounced: plee-es-ka-VITZ-a) is made with a mixture of lamb and beef, grilled along with onions and served hot on a fresh somun with a thick pita bread. The best Pljeskavica is said to be made in the town of Leskovac, Serbia.

The Pljeskavica has gain extreme popularity in Europe and is served at many Fast-food restaurants mainly in Germany and Austria.

Pljeskavica is best served with Kajmak or Ajvar.

General Recipe

• 1½ pounds ground beef from the front part of the animal
• 3 ounces (½ cup) chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon crushed hot paprika, or any hot red chile (or more to taste)
• Salt to taste

In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients with your bare hands. Cover and let the prepared meat to "take a sleep" during the night in the fridge. Before grilling make a ball of meat in hands and plop it in hamburger-like form. Grill immediately over hot coals. Serve on a plate with pickled condiments.

Yield: 1 large serving, or cut into 2 servings Heat Scale: Medium.

External Links

An Article about Pljeskavica in Bosnia and Los Angeles

See Also

• Cevapcici