R I TAM SRBI JE / RHYTHM OF SERBIA 90 | Novi Pazar » Novi Pazar NOT EVERY CITY HAS THE KINDOF TREASURES possessed by Novi Pazar. It has many riches, the greatest of which are the Pazar people themselves: educated, modern, but loyal to tradition, sociable, hospitable and cheerful peoplewho know what work is, and what enjoyment and pleasure are. This city of teahouses, pastry shops and ćevapi bars has spread alongtheslopesofGolija,whichis today anaturepark. At theheart of the bazaar are the Altun-AlemMosque, B E LOW GOL I J A AND P EŠT E R Priceless treasures of Novi Pazar Travellers have always intentionally visited this valley between the mountains, to see its history, hear interesting stories and taste food from its rich spreads Amir-Aginhan [inn], Isa-Bey’s hammam [Turkish baths] etc. The surrounding area, with the Stari Ras Fortress and Sopoćani Monastery, is under the protectionofUNESCO. The wealth of Islamic and Christian heritage here is priceless, with the Eastern andWesternworlds having met inthisplace since ancient times. Ćevapi andmantije Novi Pazar natives are also proud of the gastronomic treasures of their long tradition.Their local flavours representunforgettablememories for others. To such an extent that local Pazar specialities of mantije (dumplings) and ćevapi kebabs havebecomeamodern“brand”.There aremanyćevapioutlets inNoviPazar, andeverymasterhastheirownsecret that isn’t revealed. Ćevapi are eaten here in bread buns or in pita bread, served with diced onion and spicy ground pepper. Mantija are another gastronomic symbol of this city. The hands of masters first skilfully stretch the dough to form a round, thin crust.They then cover its edges with thefinest beef ormutton that’s been fried with onions, after which they twist the filled dough and expertly shape it like sculptors to form packets, arranging themside by side inaroundbakingtray. Servedonatin plate, these dumplings are so complicated, yet look so simple. Before serving, they are topped with sour milk infusedwithchoppedgarlicand fried a little more... Perfection! Pazarci su ponosni na gastronomska blaga svog kraja Novi Pazar natives are proud of their gastronomic treasures FOTO: MICHAEL RUNKE / PROFIMEDIA FOTO: IVAN VIDOVIN / PROFIMEDIA
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