Buk e Gjath
| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Course | Main |
| Place of origin |  Albania |
| Created by | Altin Prenga |
| Invented | 2024 |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | baguette, kaçkavall, sausage, sundried tomatoes, ground walnuts |
Buk e Gjath (lit. 'Bread & Cheese') is a popular Albanian street food created by chef Altin Prenga of the restaurant Mrizi i Zanave.[1][2] The original recipe features a crusty, warm baguette stuffed with local Albanian melted cheese, sausage, sundried tomatoes and ground walnuts.[1][3] It is served at Prenga's restaurant of the same name on Spiro Dedja street, just off Zogu I Boulevard.[4]
See also
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References
[edit]- 1 2 Metaj, Ilir. "Bukë me gjath". Gazeta Tema. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ Tomky, Naomi (2023-07-31). "Albania Is An Under-The-Radar Food Destination — Here's How To Plan Your Trip". Travel and Leisure Asia. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
- ↑ "Receta e ditës - Bukë me djath e domate (në furrë) dhe supë me fileto pule e fidhe / Pjesa e parë". Shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
- ↑ Gorezi, Fatima. ""Bukë e gjath" në Tiranë, street food-i shqiptar që po fiton zemrat e qytetit". BusinessMag. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
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