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Nutritional Values
650kcal
22gProtein
52gCarbs
40gFat
3gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Pita
How to order / say it
Say it
Пита — [Pee-tah]
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I'd like to order Pita, please.
Locally
Želeo bih da naručim Pita, molim.
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A savory pie made with thin layers of dough filled with cheese.
Why try it?
Pita connects Ulcinj to its Balkan neighbors and reflects traditional home cooking with its comforting and wholesome flavors.
How it tastes
The pie is flaky and slightly crunchy with a meltingly soft interior, characterized by the rich, savory taste of creamy cheese.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Pita has been a household staple since the late 19th century in Ulcinj, evolving as a convenient way to use local dairy products and flour.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g phyllo dough
- 🥛 200 g feta cheese
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🥛 100 ml yogurt
- 🫒 50 ml oil
- 🧂 5 g salt
Method
- 1 Layer phyllo with cheese mixture.
- 2 Bake until golden.
- 3 Allow to cool before serving.
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