Continuing my Faces of the World series, this street vendor was selling cabbage on the streets of Prizren in Kosovo. The cabbage will be made into rasojit, a juice popular in the Balkans, made of fermented cabbage and salt that is believed to aid in digestion. It seems to be an acquired taste; my guide told me when he gives the juice to his American clients, they usually spit it out. I love sauerkraut (and fermented foods in general) so I wanted to try it, but apparently it was not in season. The cabbage in this wagon will require several weeks of fermentation and will be ready in time for Christmas.
7 responses to “Faces of the World: Kosovo”
Oh I want some. Cabbage juice is high in vitamin C, but unlike OJ, it does not result in a blood sugar spike when drunk first thing in the morning. I’ll take one.
I want to try it! Wonder if it’s like pickle juice (they had this in Cappadocia)?
It should be ready for you by Christmas. I like pickle juice too (and also pickles).
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Thanks Shannon. So happy to have my most avid fan on here again!
Count me in the “spit it out” camp, I’m pretty certain!
Ha ha ha Larry. I take it you’re not a fan of fermented food/drink?