Ballokume
🇦🇱 A dish from Albania
Ballokume is an Albanian cookie originating in the city of Elbasan, which is popular throughout Albania and Albanian communities. It is traditionally eaten on Dita e Verës, an Albanian pagan holiday celebrated on 14 March.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | corn flour, sugar, butter, eggs |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | hand-whisked dough, baked |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, crumbly, buttery, pale |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive holiday treat |
Frequently asked questions
Where does Ballokume come from?
Ballokume is a dish that originated in Albania.
What is Ballokume?
Ballokume is an Albanian cookie originating in the city of Elbasan, which is popular throughout Albania and Albanian communities. It is traditionally eaten on Dita e Verës, an Albanian pagan holiday celebrated on 14 March.