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16/01/2026
Sarma is so much more than just a meal – it is a symbol of winter tradition across the entire Balkans. 🥰
🔺While we consider it "ours," Sarma actually traces its roots back to the Ottoman Empire. The name itself comes from the Turkish word sarmak, meaning "to wrap" or "to roll."
🔺While grape leaves were more common in warmer regions, once it reached our lands, Sarma took on its iconic winter form: wrapped in sour cabbage (sauerkraut). 😎
Although classic Sarma is made with a meat and rice filling, our plant-based version proves it can be just as rich, satisfying, and aromatic in a vegan variety! 🤩
It is bound to delight even the biggest fans of the classic version. 😉
This isn’t just a "substitute" – it is a complete gastronomic experience. 🤩
What makes our Sarma so special? 😁
🔺The secret to the perfect texture and that authentic home-cooked taste lies in a unique blend of:
✔️ Lentils, smoked tofu, and crushed walnuts: Providing that characteristic "heartiness" and smoky aroma.
✔️ Authentic spices and sour cabbage: Preserving the traditional flavor we all know and love.
📌 Find the full recipe in our "Balkan Vegan" cookbook! Beyond this Sarma, you’ll find 55 more plant-based recipes – ranging from naturally vegan traditional dishes to our creative plant-based reinterpretations of Balkan classics. 😁
📌 Available in 4 languages: English, German, Slovenian, and Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian.
📌 Order now on our website: Bite With Zest (link in bio)
🇧🇬 Vegan roadtrip through Bulgaria – making vegan travel simple 🌱🚗
In our first reel from the trip we shared how we stock up on fresh fruit & veggies – now here’s how we turn them into quick meals and snacks on the road. ✨
👉 Local markets are also a lifesaver – besides fresh produce, you can easily find canned beans, lentils or sweet corn, hummus, vegan cheese, bread, and other essentials that make roadtrip cooking super simple. 🥖🌽
💡 A few of our go-to tricks:
→ oats + hot water + fresh fruit = instant breakfast anywhere
→ quick salad with fresh veggies + legumes (beans, lentils, peas) = protein-packed lunch on the go
→ sandwich with hummus + fresh crunchy veggies = roadtrip classic 🌯
→ nut butters + wholegrain crackers = perfect energy snack anytime ✨
🎒 If you like preparing your own food on the road, the right gear makes all the difference. We always pack:
✔️ small cutting board
✔️ a good knife
✔️ reusable cutlery
✔️ leak-proof containers (for fruit, sandwiches, leftovers)
✔️ a deeper bowl (for porridge, salads)
✔️ mini spice jars
✔️ a thermos with hot water
✔️ cloths/napkins
✔️ a cool bag to keep things fresh
🔪 Fun fact – the knife you can see in the reel, we picked up at the Troyan Monastery. A special place with its own story – more on that soon!
👉 What’s your favorite vegan travel food/snack? And what’s always in your bag when you hit the road? 🌍
🇧🇬 Vegan roadtrip through Bulgaria – how we make it work on the road 🌱🚗
Traveling by car gives us freedom – and that includes food! 🥦🍉
On this trip, we realized that being vegan on the road can actually be super easy – if you’re a little prepared and stay curious.
🥗 First stop? Local markets!
And when there’s no market around, locals often sell fresh goodies right by the roadside – tomatoes, watermelons, raspberries, blueberries… Pure treasures of flavor, fresh and local! 🍅🍉
🛒 Bigger supermarkets and organic stores are great too – you can always find:
→ plant-based cheese
→ canned legumes (like lentils, beans, chickpeas – all packed with protein)
→ tofu
→ delicious olives
→ basically everything you need for a quick meal or snack on the go.
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