North Macedonian cuisine reflects Balkan, Ottoman and Mediterranean influences. Beans, peppers, vegetables, dairy products, bread and grilled foods are common.

Foods to Try

• Tavče gravče: A traditional baked bean dish.
• Ajvar: A roasted red-pepper spread.
• Šopska salad: A salad of vegetables and white cheese.
• Kebapi: Small grilled minced-meat portions.
• Burek: A layered filled pastry.
• Turli tava: A baked mixed-vegetable and meat dish.
• Pastrmajlija: A traditional flatbread topped with meat.
• Ohrid trout: A fish associated with Lake Ohrid, subject to local conservation rules.

Wine

Tikveš and other wine regions offer local varieties and winery experiences.

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