Begova Corba
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History

Wikipedia traces begova corba to the Ottoman period and says it is associated with hospitality, served to guests at weddings and on Eid and Ramadan. The name comes from the Turkish bey, a gentleman of high standing, and Inat Kuca says it was cooked for high-ranking guests. Sarajevo's Carsija recipe app, presented by the Stari Grad municipality, includes a recipe for it.

Common allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Make it at home

Yield 4Hands-on 30 minTotal 2 hrDifficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g beef shin or lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 150g fresh okra, sliced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1.5 litres beef stock
  • Salt, black pepper

Method

  1. Bring the meat to the boil in cold stock; skim and simmer 90 minutes until tender.
  2. Add carrots and onion; simmer 15 minutes.
  3. In a separate pan, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes to a blond roux.
  4. Whisk the roux into the soup off the heat to thicken.
  5. Add the okra and parsley; simmer 5 minutes more.
  6. Finish with lemon juice; season to taste and serve with fresh bread.

Tip from the editors. Use fresh okra if you can find it; frozen works but bring the texture down.

Where to eat begova corba

Begova Corba in Sarajevo

Inat Kuca ★ 4.0

Traditional BosnianKovaci

Inat Kuca, serving Traditional Bosnian cooking, is at Veliki Alifakovac 1, 71000 Sarajevo.

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Kibe Mahala ★ 4.7

BosnianVratnik

Kibe Mahala at Vrbanjusa 106 serves Bosnian national dishes, among them spit-roasted lamb, with wines from Bosnia and Herzegovina and views over Sarajevo.

TipOpen Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 23:00; two guitarists play music and song at the guests' request.

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Nanina Kuhinja ★ 4.4

Traditional BosnianBascarsija

Nanina Kuhinja, Grandmother's Kitchen, is an authentic Bosnian restaurant at Kundurdziluk 35 serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner from 8:00 to 23:00.

OrderPasta filled with veal in a sour cream, yogurt and garlic sauce, a very popular dish.

TipAsk for the specialty of the day at lunch, and flag gluten free, vegan, halal or lactose free needs in the reservation form.

Directions

Avlija ★ 4.0

Bosnian and internationalCentar

Avlija at Sumbul Avde 2 grew from a family garden where friends met in the 70s into a garden restaurant in 1995 serving local and international cuisine.

TipReservations are taken only through the website's Reservations section, and breakfast is served daily from 09:00 until midday.

Directions

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