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Croatia

Adriatic seafood and Istrian truffles meet continental cabbage rolls, slow-braised beef and paprika-laced stews. That is the short version of what Croatia cooks. Look for Pašticada (dalmatian beef braised with prošek and prunes, served with gnocchi), Peka (octopus, lamb or veal slow-baked under an ember-covered bell) and Black risotto (cuttlefish risotto dyed with its ink, coastal favorite). Dalmatian beef marinated and braised for a day in prošek and vinegar with prunes, served at weddings around Split and its hinterland. This atlas has 39 Croatia dishes catalogued below, from everyday cooking to food kept for festivals and special occasions.

39 dishes.

BajaderaBajaderaLayered nougat praline of hazelnut and almond, sold in gold foil.BambusBambusRed wine topped with cola, served long over ice.BevandaBevandaRed or white wine mixed with still water, taken with a Dalmatian meal.BiskaBiskaIstrian grape brandy infused with mistletoe, herbal and slightly bitter.Black risottoBlack risottocuttlefish risotto dyed with its ink, coastal favoriteBrudetBrudetAdriatic mixed-fish stew served over polentaBucnicaBucnicaFilo pie of grated pumpkin and fresh cheese, cut in squares.ČvarciČvarcicrisp pork cracklings pressed into blocks, eaten with bread and wineDingačDingačconcentrated Plavac Mali red from steep Pelješac slopes above the seaFrituleFritulerum-scented mini doughnuts with raisins, festive treatFužiFužihand-rolled Istrian pasta quills with truffles or game sauceGemistGemistDry white wine cut with sparkling mineral water, drunk all afternoon.GregadaGregadaHvar fisherman's stew of white fish, potatoes and onion in wineKisela repaKisela repaShredded turnip fermented sour in barrels, cooked with pork and beans.Kiseli kupusKiseli kupuswhole cabbage heads soured in brine, the leaves used for sarmaKremšnitaKremšnitaSamobor custard-cream slice between puff pastryKrostuleKrostuleKnotted strips of fried dough scented with brandy and lemon, dusted with sugar.KulenKulenspicy paprika-cured Slavonian sausageMadaricaMadaricaMany thin pastry sheets layered with dark chocolate cream, glazed on top.Malvazija istarskaMalvazija istarskafresh, acacia-scented Istrian white, the peninsula's signature grapeManeštraManeštraIstrian bean and vegetable pot, cousin of minestroneMaraschinoMaraschinoZadar sour-cherry liqueur distilled since the 1700sOrahovacOrahovacDark liqueur of green walnuts steeped in brandy with sugar and spices.PaprenjakPaprenjakHard honey and black pepper biscuit stamped with folk patterns.Paški sirPaški sirpiquant sheep cheese from salty Pag island pasturesPašticadaPašticadaDalmatian beef braised with prošek and prunes, served with gnocchiPekaPekaoctopus, lamb or veal slow-baked under an ember-covered bellPelinkovacPelinkovacbitter wormwood liqueur, dark and medicinal, drunk chilledPršutPršutbora-dried Dalmatian ham sliced thinPunjene paprikePunjene paprikepeppers stuffed with meat and rice in tomato saucePurica s mlincimaPurica s mlincimaroast turkey with mlinci, torn sheets of baked dough softened in juicesRožataRožataDubrovnik crème caramel perfumed with rose liqueurSarmaSarmasour cabbage rolls, fixture of holiday tablesSir i vrhnjeSir i vrhnjeFresh crumbly cheese with sour cream, spread on bread with paprika.ŠkripavacŠkripavacyoung Lika cheese that squeaks against the teeth, often friedSoparnikSoparnikthin chard pie baked under embers and brushed with garlic oil

  • Bajadera

    Layered nougat praline of hazelnut and almond, sold in gold foil. Ready in 40 min prep and 15 min cooking.…

  • Bambus

    Red wine topped with cola, served long over ice. 2 min to prepare. 1 glass. A cocktail recipe from Croatia.

  • Bevanda

    Red or white wine mixed with still water, taken with a Dalmatian meal. Ready in 1 minute prep and none…

  • Biska

    Istrian grape brandy infused with mistletoe, herbal and slightly bitter. A wine & spirit recipe from Croatia.

  • Brudet

    Adriatic mixed-fish stew served over polenta. Ready in 30 min prep and 1 hr cooking. 6 servings. A soup &…

  • Bucnica

    Filo pie of grated pumpkin and fresh cheese, cut in squares. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 50 minutes cooking.…

  • Čvarci

    Crisp pork cracklings pressed into blocks, eaten with bread and wine. Ready in 30 min prep and 3 hours cooking.…

  • Dingač

    Concentrated Plavac Mali red from steep Pelješac slopes above the sea. A wine & spirit recipe from Croatia.

  • Fritule

    Rum-scented mini doughnuts with raisins, festive treat. Ready in 20 min prep and 25 min cooking. 40 fritters. A dessert…

  • Fuži

    Hand-rolled Istrian pasta quills with truffles or game sauce. Ready in 1 hr prep and 50 min cooking. 4 servings.…