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    Serbian Meze (Assorted meats and cheese)

    September 5, 2019 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Serbian Meze is a traditional way to start a meal.  Meze means little bites or plates and is basically your typical charcuterie or Italian antipasto.  Of course, you can use any cured meats and cheeses that you like for this plate.  To make it really authentic serve it with a little Sljivovica (Plum Brandy) which is the national drink of Serbia, but fair warning it is potent.

    A picture of Serbian Meze cured meats, cheese, olives, pickled onions and eggs

    What I love about Meze, is how you can easily whip this up for guests.  Simply put some meat, cheese, olives and eggs on a pretty board and just like that you have a lovely Serbian Meze.

    Here is a list of traditional items you could enjoy as part of your meze:

    hard-boiled eggs

    Prosciutto

    salami

    Any cured meats or sausages

    Pickled vegetables like onions, peppers etc.

    Olives of all varieties. 

    Cucumbers and Tomatoes would also be appropriate when in peak season. 

    Serbians like to eat things fresh and in season.  Did you know that Serbia is the 2nd largest exporter of prunes, plums and raspberries?  Likely the raspberries you by in the market are from Serbia! 

    Additionally, Serbians make many of their foods from scratch, one of the things Serbians pride themselves on is homemade fruit brandy called rakija.  Each family has their own secret recipes for a special blend.  Once again, tread lightly as is has a very high alcohol content.  Although Serbian's claim you won't get a hangover from drinking it, I am not convinced.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Serbian Meze

    A quick and easy way to put together an appetizer plate for any occasion.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Serbian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 98kcal
    Author Darlene at International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 2 hard- boiled eggs
    • 4 slices of prosciutto beef or pork
    • 4 cornichons
    • 4 pickled onions
    • 8 olives
    • 4 slices of good feta cheese

    Instructions

    • Peel and quarter the hard boiled eggs
    • Roll the slices of prosciutto and top with a cornichon and a pickled onion
    • Arrange the slices of feta and olives along with the eggs and prosciutto on a platter. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

    More Serbia

    • Serbian Salad with cheese (Sopska Salata)
    • Serbian Cevapi (Grilled Kebabs served with kaymak and onions)
    • Serbian Walnut Pie (Suva Pita sa Orasmima)
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