Yugoslavian cooking is definitely something foreign to the Filipino palate - something we are not used to eating as evidenced by how foreign the names of the dishes were. I only came across one famous dish called goulash in my readings but never really got to try one until now.
So the first time I saw the Balkan Kitchen in the building where I work, I couldn't pass the opportunity. It definitely piqued my interest.
And I'm happy to say that their goulash did not disappoint. In fact, I would say this is my new favorite - hearty and savory, with meat tender and succulent, what more could a hungry carnivore ask for?
Then there is this other dish I ordered whose name I couldn't even pronounce - "pljeskavica". The lady at the counter pronounced it like a true, blue Yugoslavian, but all I can hear was something sounding like "escaveche". It was a funny experience for me and I had to to tell her I couldn't pronounce it and she was more than happy to save me from the embarrassment.
Maybe the simplest description I could give about this dish is that it's a steak stuffed with cheese (my best guess is mozzarella), and with fries on the side. Now, I'm not really a big fan of it. I find the beef a little "malangsa" but I do like the fries, though. Maybe it's not what you would consider "awesome" fries but I think they were cooked perfectly - not soggy, not overly cooked, just perfect. And it blends well with the mayo/ketchup dip. I can be simple and uncomplicated just like that.
There's still lots of dishes on the menu I am yet to try, so I suppose this is not the last time I will be seeing this interesting mural of famous Yugoslav personalities :)
