Tavë kosi

Tavë kosi, dubbed the unofficial national dish of Albania, is a casserole dish consisting of lamb meat and rice that's been seasoned and topped with kos, Albanian soured milk made from goat's or ewe's milk.

The dish dates back to the 15th century and originates from the town of Elbasani, but today it is enjoyed throughout Albania and Kosovo, as well as Turkey, where it's known under the name Elbasan tava, topped with béchamel sauce instead of kos.

The original recipe has now been modified, so instead of soured milk, the dish is usually coated with a sauce made of yogurt and eggs, while another common variation, tavë kosi me mish pule, replaces lamb with chicken meat.