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Gibanica is referring to Serbian Cheese strudel pie.
Gibanica is Serbian traditional favorite phyllo pastry dish and one of the most popular and recognizable dishes from the country. It is usually prepared with several varieties of mild or strong cheeses, such as cottage cheese, feta cheese as well as Kajmak. It is best when made of homemade thin layers of dough, although store-bought dough is already a good substiture. Gibanica is prepared most often for festive occasions or simply as a comforting family snack. There are already several varieties of Gibanica which are made of spinach, meat, potatoes, nettles and onions.
Related dishes similar to Gibanica can be found in surrounding countries of the Balkans, particulary the Macedonia and Bulgaria where it is usually called Banitza as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Croatia.
Deutsch: Schenken / Español: Regalar / Português: Presentear / Français: Offrir / Italiano: Donare
Gifting in the food context refers to the act of giving food-related items as presents. This can include a wide range of offerings such as gourmet food products, home-cooked meals, or curated gift baskets containing various treats. Gifting food is a universal tradition across many cultures, often used to celebrate holidays, express gratitude, or mark special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. The selection of food gifts can be personalised to suit the recipient's tastes, making it a thoughtful and meaningful gesture.
English: Fried Rice / Deutsch: Gebratener Reis / Español: Arroz frito / Português: Arroz frito / Français: Riz frit / Italiano: Riso fritto /
Ginarep refers to a Filipino food, particularly of the Bicol Region made of sauteed shrimp and grated fresh corn with garlic, tomatoes and onions with either vegetable or chicken broth. Malunggay leaves are added towards the end of cooking.
Ginarep is called in another Philippines province, Pampanga "Suam na Mais", but instead of Malunngay leaves, they add pepper leaves or Dahon ng sili.