Cuisine in Croatia

Peka

Traditional dish where meat or fish and vegetables are placed in iron pot and steamed under coal fire.

• Region: Dalmatia
• Main ingredients: Lamb or octopus, Potatoes, Herbs, Olive oil

Pašticada

Rich stew of marinated beef slow-cooked with prunes and wine.

• Region: Split
• Main ingredients: Beef round, Red wine, Dried prunes, Garlic

Black Risotto (Crni rižot)

Squid-ink-blackened risotto rich with sea aroma.

• Region: Adriatic coast
• Main ingredients: Squid, Squid ink, Rice, White wine

Strukli

Regional pie filled with cheese, finished by boiling or baking.

• Region: Northwest (Zagreb area)
• Main ingredients: Cottage cheese, Wheat flour, Eggs, Sour cream

Ćevapčići

Small spiced minced meat sausages grilled over charcoal.

• Region: Pannonian Plain
• Main ingredients: Minced beef, Minced pork, Paprika, Garlic

Pršut

Dry-cured ham from Brač Island and Dalmatia.

• Region: Dalmatia/Istria
• Main ingredients: Pork, Sea salt, Bora wind

Burek

Balkan snack of thin dough with meat or cheese baked.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Phyllo dough, Minced meat or cheese, Onion

Sarma

Winter home dish of meat and rice wrapped in sour cabbage and simmered.

• Region: Inland
• Main ingredients: Sauerkraut, Minced pork, Rice, Bacon

Pag Cheese (Paški sir)

Hard sheep cheese from Pag Island. Salt and herb aroma characteristic.

• Region: Pag Island
• Main ingredients: Sheep milk, Salt

Klapa Cookies

Anise-flavored hard-baked biscuit enjoyed with coffee.

• Region: Dalmatia
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Anise, Sugar, Eggs