“Humor keeps us alive. Humour and food. Don’t forget food. You can go a week without laughing.” Not denying that, are you? Also, we know when in Croatia you wouldn’t want to miss out on the top cuisines offered by the local shops and fine dining restaurants. Know the must eats in Croatia and load your Croatian trip with gastronomical happy memories! Dobar Tek!
1) Brodet
Dalmatian seafood mixed with tomato, parsley, olive oil and garlic
Type: Non-vegetarian
2) Fritule
Fried pastries made with egg yolks and raisins
Type: Eggetarian
3) Fuži
Homemade beef or chicken pasta served with cream sauce or red sauce
Type: Non-vegetarian
4) Malvazija and Teran
Famous wine with apricot and apple flavours
Type: Vegetarian
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5) Peka
Meat dish cooked under an iron lid
Type: Non-vegetarian
6) Maneštra
Vegetable soup made with potato and cereals
Type: Vegetarian
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7) Pašticada
Beef stew made with vinegar, lemon and sweet sauce
Type: Non-Vegetarian
8) Zagorski Štrukli
Pastry dish cooked/baked with cottage cheese
Type: Vegetarian
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9) Soparnik
A swiss chard made a savoury pie
Type: Vegetarian
10) Pogača
Baked bread stuffed with fish, onions and tomatoes
Type: Non-Vegetarian
11) Crni rizot
Black risotto blended with mussels, clams and other shellfish
Type: Non-Vegetarian
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12) Dalmatian Prosciutto & Pag Cheese
Smoked ham served with sheep cheese
Type: Non-Vegetarian
13) Oysters & Mussels
Tempura styled oysters with spaghetti and creamy sauce
Type: Non-Vegetarian
14) Povrće na Žaru
A roasted vegetable mixture with red pepper, eggplant, mushrooms
Type: Vegetarian
15) Grilled Sea Bream
Grilled fish flavoured with garlic, olive oil and parsley
Type: Non-Vegetarian
16) Octopus salad
Boiled octopus chunks with chopped onion and parsley
Type: Non-Vegetarian
17) Punjene paprike
A mixture of bell pepper and minced meat
Type: Non-Vegetarian
18) Cobanac
Spicy meat stew cooked in a red-hot fire
Type: Non-Vegetarian
19) Paprenjaci
Traditional Croatia cookies made with pepper, walnuts, hazelnuts and honey
Type: Vegetarian
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20) Almond cake
Croatian delight. Almond cake made with cream, cheese and almond.
Type: Vegetarian
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