Bulgarian Cuisine11 November 2008  Bulgarian cuisine is something that you should not miss when you visit this wonderful East European country. In order to get the taste of the local flavour, you should not only go to the spectacular historical sites and picturesque landscape, rather you should also sample restaurants and bars that pepper the country's major cities, towns and other tourist destinations. It may also be a good idea to spend time in bakeries, markets and other small pubs for more authentic gastronomical finds.
A salad made from local vegetables and other natural produce in season is something to look forward to when you try Bulgarian cuisine. Gourmands all over the world who come to love the food from this European country have observed that the native cuisine makes extensive use of ingredients that are abundant during a particular season. For example, chicken dishes are popular during the summer season, pork viands are more abundant during the winter and lamb meat is widely used in the kitchen during spring. But if you are watching your weight and blood cholesterol levels, you can be assured that fish is available the whole year. The popular ways of cooking the dishes in native Bulgarian cuisine include roasting, boiling and stewing. You will also find that locals still cook their recipes the traditional way, which makes use of earthen pots and dishes.
Greek and Turkish influences are apparent in Bulgarian cuisine. Thus, it is not surprising to find kebabs and moussaka available in most local restaurants. Although these dishes may be found in other countries, you still need to taste them because Bulgarians have a slightly different way of preparing these popular dishes. Other food items that you should try when you are in the country consist of salads that contain Chubrista, Ayrian (a drink composed of water and yogurt), and Sirene (a type of brined white cheese that is a vital ingredient of Banista and Shopska salad).
In order to get the most of Bulgarian cuisine, you might want to tour the country and sample the popular dishes in various tourist destinations. In Thracian regions, you will find special ways of cooking pancakes, or what is locally known as katmi; in Bansko, a stew of meat and vegetables is exquisite; and cheverme is something that you should not miss in the Rhodope Mountains. Another thing that should not be missed is a chance to try vacation rentals as your accommodations. To know more about this type of accommodation, you can browse our website for more information.
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