Yet another merry band of Rakia and Shopska Salad lovers, this time from the home of Shopska, Sofia!
Published by rada at 2:01 pm under Traditional Food
Rakia cannot go without a meze (an appetizer) and maybe this is one of the reasons you cannot find it in the clubs or the discos.
The most preferred choice is the Shopska salad. The name comes from the people who inhabit the area around Sofia and are usually referred to as Shopi.
Rakia is a drink made of plums, grapes, apricots, or other fruits which is similar to the brandy and a great part of the people prepare it themselves. It is normally 40% alcohol but it can be much more stronger, especially when it is home-made.
Though almost all Slavic nations have it, we consider it as a traditional drink, and indeed, its popularity here is enormous. Once you sit on a table with some locals you’ll notice that they order rakia right away. For my grandfather, for example, it is a matter of honor to offer his home-made rakia to his guests.
Isn’t this a nice start to getting familiar with traditions?
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