Language/Bulgarian/Culture/Breakfast-in-Bulgaria

BREAKFAST in Bulgaria

How to say: “It’s my treat” in Bulgarian

If a Bulgarian wants to buy you a cup of coffee or a drink s/he will usually say Аз черпя – It’s my treat. Next time you should do the same.

What do Bulgarian drink for breakfast?

For breakfast, Bulgarians usually drink only a cup of coffee. Coffee in Bulgaria is quite strong. It is usually espresso (еспресо) or instant coffee (нес кафе).

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What do Bulgarian eat for breakfast?

Later, at about 9 or 10 a.m., they may have something to eat. Usually it is some type of pastry. In most cases, they buy a roll – кифла, cheese pastry – баница, a bagel – геврек, or a donut – поничка, and often wash it down with боза (millet ale) or айран (cultured buttermilk).

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What kind of cheese do we eat in Bulgaria?

There are two native kinds of cheese: the yellow-colored кашкавал and the more popular white сирене.

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What is the native Bulgarian yoghurt?

The native Bulgarian yoghurt кисело мляко is made from cow or sheep milk and has a sour taste. It is an ingredient to many dishes, the most famous one being таратор, a cold soup made from yoghurt, water, cucumbers, garlic, dill and walnuts, and a drink called айран.

Traditional bakeries

Traditional bakeries prepare different kinds of pastry products. Баница and мекица are the favorites. Пица, дюнер, сандвич or хамбургер are also very easy to be found at the streets.

Videos

Easy Bulgarian Breakfast Cheese Sandwich

Learn How To Make Bulgarian Breakfast Cheese Sandwich Recipe at Home Easily.

Sources

• https://caritas.bg/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/A1-English.pdf?x10535