Flia
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Flia (obsolete flija; Albanian indefinite form: ), or flija or filija (), is an Albanian dish typical of northern Albania and of the cuisine of Kosovo. 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 is prepared in the shape of the Sun (Albanian Dielli) also featuring sunbeams.
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- Flia
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- Flija.png
- Food.course
- Main course
- Food.country
- Kosovo
- Food.region
- Balkans
- Food.national_cuisine
- Albanian cuisineSerbian cuisine
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- Food.served
- Hot
- Food.main_ingredient
- Flour, water, salt
- Food.minor_ingredient
- Butter, yogurt, oil, eggs, nuts
- Food.serving_size
- 100 g
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Flia (obsolete flija; Albanian indefinite form: ), or flija or filija (), is an Albanian dish typical of northern Albania and of the cuisine of Kosovo. 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 is prepared in the shape of the Sun (Albanian Dielli) also featuring sunbeams.
==Tradition== March 17, which falls within the traditional Albanian festivities of Verëza (spring equinox), is recognized as "Flia Day" in which families invite their relatives for preparing and eating flia. It is assumed that flia began to be prepared by Albanians for Verëza as a sacrifice to the Sun-god.