Aerial view of Rozafa Castle above Shkodër and its rivers

Flija

Traditional food

Flija

Cooking with the help of dough, more typical in northern Albania (Pukë, Malësi e Madhe).

City: Shkodër

Flija (also spelled fli or filija) is a traditional layered dish from northern Albania and Kosovo made by baking many thin layers of batter separated with a creamy dairy mixture. It is celebrated as both a beloved comfort food and a symbol of hospitality, with its labor-intensive preparation often turning into a family or community gathering.

More food from Shkodër

Baked Krap

Baked Krap

One of the most iconic dishes of the Shkodra area, lake fish baked with spices.

Fish casserole

Fish casserole

Lake fish cooked in a casserole with tomatoes and onions.

Eel

Eel

It is prepared fried or in a casserole, very typical of the lake area.

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