Flia or flija (Albanian indefinite form: fli) is an Albanian dish typical of northern Albania and of the cuisine of Kosovo.[1][2][3] It consists of multiple crêpe-like layers brushed with cream and served with sour cream and butter. The name translates to "sacrifice" (see fli). The shape of the Flia is a figurative representation of the Sun (Albanian Dielli).
 Flia | |
| Place of origin | Kosovo, Albania |
|---|---|
| Associated cuisine | Albanian cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Flour, water, salt |
| Ingredients generally used | Butter, yogurt, oil, eggs, nuts |
March 17, which falls within the traditional Albanian festivities of Verëza (spring equinox), is recognized as "Flia Day" in which families invite their relatives for preparing and eating flia.[4]
Flia requires very simple ingredients: flour, water, butter, yogurt, eggs, oil and salt.[5] The main ingredients (flour, water and salt) are mixed together until they become like pancake batter. Layers of batter are baked using a saq which is a spherical metal lid used for baking.
References
edit- ^ Flija
- ^ "Kosovo Guide". Archived from the original on 2016-03-21. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
- ^ Kosovo Pastry dishes Archived 2013-05-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Albanian Flija | Albanian Pancake". My Albanian Food. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ "Albanian Flija | Albanian Pancake". My Albanian Food. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
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