Albanian Cuisine. I Ate a RAM'S HEAD! Hi! My name is Nikita Pevnev, and I'm back in Albania! I spent a whole gastronomic week in Tirana, Albania's capital, immersing myself in a world of Balkan flavors, Turkish heritage, and a strong Italian influence. In this video, we don't just sample burekas and pizza; we venture to the very outskirts of the city to find authentic dishes eaten by the locals.

The main challenge of this episode: Find and eat a grilled ram's head! Did I manage it? Spoiler: yes, and it was unforgettable! I'll show you the process, share my experiences, and tell you how this dish is prepared in the heart of Albania. For meat lovers, this episode is a must-watch! Vegans, I don't envy you!

What awaits you in this extensive food vlog:
Authentic Albanian cuisine: why is there so much meat (beef, lamb, chicken)? How do Muslim traditions influence the local cuisine?
Enormous meat sets: tasting grilled meats, lamb ribs, and pork sausages in the traditional style.
Secrets of national dishes: trying "Tave Dheu" and "Fergese Verore" (a vegetable and cheese dish).
The iconic burek: why is the burek in Albania different from the burek in Serbia and Bosnia?
Albanian pizza: the Italian influence is obvious! The best Margherita and Prosciutto pizza (with ham).
Ram's head: the final and most shocking item on the program! Where can you find a lamb's head in Tirana, and how to eat it properly?

We'll visit the best and most authentic establishments in Tirana, comparing prices (spoiler: they'll surprise you!) and food quality. You'll discover what true Balkan cuisine is, with its abundance of vegetables and olive oil, and why Albanians love coffee so much!

Support the channel! Over 95% watch without a subscription. If you enjoy my long, high-quality travel episodes, please click the "Subscribe" button and like! Thank you!

Timecodes:
00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Important information about the channel
01:00 – Tasting of giant cold meats (pork, chicken, lamb)
07:31 – National cuisine: Tasting of Tave Dheu and Fergese Verore
11:39 – Burek: A detail of Albanian identity. Why is it triangular and so big?
14:47 – Italian Influence: Trying a Classic Pizza Margherita
17:38 – Searching for a Ram's Head: First Failed Attempts and Where to Get It
18:01 – Grilled Chicken and Traditional Albanian Beans (Delicious!)
21:58 – Coffee in Albania. I Fell in Love with Macchiato
23:51 – Pizza and Ice Cream from a Street Stand. Street Snack
25:53 – Albanian Doner (A Completely Different Taste!)
27:31 – Grilled Ram's Head! Tasting Lamb Brain and Tongue
29:30 – How to Eat a Ram's Head (Learned by an Italian)
32:21 – Albanian Coffee: Macchiato and Turkish Coffee (I Drink 4 Cups at a Time)
34:48 – Why Are There So Many Pizzerias in Albania? Italian Influence?
24:00 – Prosciutto Pizza (Ham) - Albanian Classic
37:27 – Back to my Albanian friend. Sandwich and Tave Dheu
40:28 – Historical Fact: The Influence of Empires on Albanian Culture
40:52 – Conclusion and Call for a Gastronomic Tour to Albania
_____
For cooperation, collaborations, and commercial proposals, please email me at nikitos2480777@gmail.com
_____
Follow me on social media:
Telegram channel - https://t.me/nikitapevnev
Instagram - Instagram: iamhomebeast
_____

My previous episodes:
САМАЯ ЗАБЫТАЯ столица Европы? Тирана, Алба...
БИШКЕК. Почему в КЫРГЫЗСТАН едут туристы с...
Грузия. Кутаиси — Тбилиси. Начало моей ист...

#nikitapevnev #albania #tirana