Albanian cuisine is a blend of culinary influences of the Turkish, Balkan and European. It is known for its high nutritional values and its taste pretty good. Every area offers its own particular specialty.
Roast cooking, especially lamb and different preparation pie is spread across the country. Especially in Southern and Central Albania is known large-scale the use of vegetables and vegetables, olive oil, spices, and lemon.
In Albania baked varied cakes, many of which they are also common to other Balkan countries (ballkavaja kadaif, sheqerparet, hashurja etc.). Among the more traditional sweets is "ballokumja", which is prepared in the city of Elbasan for Spring Day celebrations
Over time, the kitchen specialties have different shape and form depending on the area and lifestyle.
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Albanian TRADITIONAL FOOD