Pljeskavica

Serbia · Europe

Short description: A broad grilled minced-meat patty served as a plate meal or tucked into flatbread with sharp, creamy, or smoky sides.
Ingredients: Ground meats are seasoned, shaped into a broad patty, grilled, and often served with flatbread, onions, kajmak, or fries.
Cultural note: It is a grill-counter staple: quick to serve, easy to customize, and usually judged by juiciness, char, and the sides around it.
Common misconception: It is not a thin burger clone; the patty is broader, spiced differently, and often served with local dairy or pepper relishes.

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