Flia
Flia, also known as fli or flija, is a dish of Albanian cuisine. It consists of multiple crêpe-like layers brushed with cream and served with sour cream and butter. The name translates to "sacrifice" (see fli).
Flia | |
| Place of origin | Albania, Kosovo |
|---|---|
| Associated cuisine | Albanian cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Flour, water, salt |
| Ingredients generally used | Butter, yogurt, oil, eggs, nuts |
March 17 is recognized as "Flia Day" in which families invite their relatives for preparing and eating flia.
Flija requires very simple ingredients: flour, water, butter, yogurt, eggs, oil and salt. 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.
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