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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.

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  • Gregada

    Hvar fisherman’s stew of white fish, potatoes and onion in wine. Ready in 20 min prep and 30 min cooking.…

  • Kiseli kupus

    Whole cabbage heads soured in brine, the leaves used for sarma. 45 min to prepare. Fills a 10-litre crock, about…

  • Kisela repa

    Shredded turnip fermented sour in barrels, cooked with pork and beans. 40 min to prepare. Fills a 5-litre crock. A…

  • Krostule

    Knotted strips of fried dough scented with brandy and lemon, dusted with sugar. Ready in 30 min prep and 20…

  • Kremšnita

    Samobor custard-cream slice between puff pastry. Ready in 40 min prep and 30 min cooking. 12 pieces. A dessert recipe…

  • Kulen

    Spicy paprika-cured Slavonian sausage. A charcuterie & cured recipe from Croatia.

  • Madarica

    Many thin pastry sheets layered with dark chocolate cream, glazed on top. Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes prep and…

  • Malvazija istarska

    Fresh, acacia-scented Istrian white, the peninsula’s signature grape. A wine & spirit recipe from Croatia.

  • Maneštra

    Istrian bean and vegetable pot, cousin of minestrone. Ready in 20 min prep and 2 hours 30 min cooking. 6…

  • Maraschino

    Zadar sour-cherry liqueur distilled since the 1700s. A wine & spirit recipe from Croatia.