If you love food that tells a story, this list is for you! Discover 10 Bosnian dishes you must try – from ćevapi to pies, each bite is a taste of tradition, love, and homemade magic. Hungry yet? Click and fall in love with the flavors of Bosnia!
The most famous Bosnian dish, grilled minced meat served in a somun (flatbread) with onions and kajmak (creamy dairy spread).
Ćevapi
A crispy, juicy meat-filled pastry. In Bosnia, only the one with meat is called burek—everything else is just a pita!
Recept za burek kao iz buregdžinice - Coolinarika
A thick, slow-cooked chicken soup with okra, known for its rich flavor.
Bey's Soup (Begova Čorba) With Recipe - World Food Story
Stuffed onions filled with minced meat and spices, cooked to perfection.
Sogan dolma (Lukovice) - Coolinarika
Grape leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice, served with a delicious sauce.
Hercegovački japrak - Coolinarika
A comforting, homemade soup made from fermented flour and yogurt.
Bosnian-style dumplings filled with minced meat, served with a garlic and sour cream sauce.
Klepe - Coolinarika
Poached apples stuffed with walnuts and sugar, soaked in sweet syrup.
Tufahije - Coolinarika
A famous layered pastry with walnuts, drenched in syrup—sweet and irresistible.
Moja Baklava - Coolinarika
Soft, syrup-soaked cookies that melt in your mouth, best enjoyed with Bosnian coffee.
Bosanske hurmašice - Coolinarika
Uštipci with Kajmak (Fried Dough Balls with Cream)
Fluffy, golden dough balls best served warm with kajmak (a creamy dairy spread) or honey. A classic Bosnian breakfast favorite!
Uštipci / Fried Dough
Šapice (Vanilla Cookies)
These soft, crumbly cookies melt in your mouth. Usually filled with jam and coated in powdered sugar – they’re simple, nostalgic, and utterly delicious.
Starinske Šapice/Balkan Shortbread Cookies
Krompiruša (Potato Pie)
Don’t underestimate this humble dish! Flaky pastry filled with seasoned potatoes, best enjoyed with yogurt or sour cream on the side.
