Lakrori with two layers, baked in a saç, stands as one of Korçë’s traditional dishes. Today, it also features in culinary tourism. Locals and foreign visitors can watch the preparation process up close.

This traditional dish has long shaped social life in Korçë. Families prepare it for celebrations, guests, and community events. Now, lakrori baked in a saç has become a gastronomic attraction. Tourists increasingly seek it as part of an authentic Korçë experience.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images on social media. He showed the preparation of lakrori at the enterprise “Shija e Saçit,” located in the heart of Korçë’s Old Bazaar. Edlira and Gramoz Shelanji prepare the dish with care and dedication.

Rama said the Shelanji couple keep alive one of Korçë’s most beautiful traditions. He described it as a unique experience that draws visitors and tourists every day.

Edlira said she inherited this tradition from her grandmothers.
“They made lakrori in a saç, and I decided to continue this tradition,” she said. “My work relies on handmade production. The rolling pin is 200 years old. My grandmothers inherited it from their grandmothers. It has passed down through generations.”

“Our food is very popular with foreign tourists,” Shelanji added. “They want to taste something traditional. Many of them film us during the process. While I prepare the lakrori, Gramoz handles the baking. Foreign visitors feel impressed by the baking method. We receive many thanks from our customers, and that makes me very happy.”

As modern cuisine gains ground, lakrori baked in a saç remains a living proof of Korçë’s cultural and culinary identity. It shows that traditional flavors still hold a special place in Albanian culture.

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