Grill Stand · Balkan Burger
Pljeskavica
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Long before American burgers arrived, Serbs already had their own version — grilled thinner, wider, and stuffed into flatbread.
Pljeskavica is a large, thin patty of mixed minced meats, grilled over charcoal and stuffed into soft flatbread with onions and a choice of kajmak, ajvar, or cheese. Street vendors grill it to order, and it's one of the most common late-night food-stall orders in Belgrade.
Why it's made this way: The grilling city of Leskovac built its reputation as Serbia's grill capital in the 19th century, and the patty's flat shape lets it cook fast over open coals — a practical way to feed busy market crowds.
Roughly what's in it
650kcal
35gprotein
45gcarbs
35gfat
Estimated per typical street-vendor portion — not lab-tested.
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