Bay of Vlorë with Karaburun, Sazan island and the city

Nettle pie

Nettle pie
Traditional food

Nettle pie

Traditional pie with wild nettles, cheese and thin noodles.

Byrek me hithra is a traditional Albanian savory pie made with thin layers of pastry and a filling based on young stinging nettles (hithra). It is one of many regional byrek varieties and is especially associated with spring, when fresh nettles are harvested and used in seasonal home cooking.

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