Croatian Traditional Recipes

Black risotto (Crni rižot) or cuttlefish risotto is a type of seafood rice dish and one of the tastiest Croatian recipes. It is an absolute must-try when in Croatia, and you can find it in almost all restaurants from Rovinj to Dubrovnik. It is quite easy to prepare, so just follow these simple steps and prepare… View Article

Cheer up your taste buds and prepare a delicious and super creamy red risotto with shrimps. Well, when in Croatia, especially in Istria and Dalmatia region, you can enjoy in a great variety of delicious traditional seafood dishes. Other than a tasty octopus salad, stuffed squid, grilled fish etc, there are several appetizing risotto dishes you… View Article

Croatia is one of the largest producers of lavender, which is one of the most popular Croatian souvenirs. It mostly grows on the rocky hills of Dalmatian island of Hvar and it is known for the highest quality among all sorts of lavender grown throughout Europe. You can buy numerous eco-lavender products when visiting the… View Article

Baked octopus is one of the most popular dishes in Dalmatia. Usually, it is prepared under the lid and as some of you who already visited Croatia may know this particular way of preparing food is called “Peka”.  Peka is practically a baked dish, like lamb or octopus with vegetables, prepared in a large pot,… View Article

One of the best ways you can immerse yourself in a culture of a state you are visiting is through the food. Local delicacies will answer many questions about the history, nature and the way people lived there. Croatian cuisine was influenced by the food customs of many other nations, as Croatian regions were ruled for centuries by… View Article

Pasticada is one of the most delicious specialties of traditional Dalmatian cuisine. Pot-roasted beef with red wine, prunes, bacon, and vegetables served with homemade gnocchi should be on your “to-eat” list when in Croatia. Also called “The Queen of Dalmatian cuisine”, pasticada’s roots date back to ancient Greek and Roman cuisine, but it was also well known… View Article

100 g (3.5 Ounces) Almonds 100 g (3.5 Ounces) Sugar 1/2 cup of water Put the almonds, sugar and water in a pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook and stir well until all the liquid evaporates, the mixture must not be sticky, all the liquid needs to evaporate. Remember to stir… View Article

In Croatia, especially in Dalmatia region, octopus plays the main role in many healthy and tasty dishes like octopus under the lid, baked octopus with vegetables and various salads. Octopus salad is definitely a must-try dish when in Croatia accompanied by a delicious glass of local wine. When cooking octopus, the most important thing is to… View Article

20 fresh sardines 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 3 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon of grated lemon peel Extra virgin olive oil Salt Put sardines (whole or cleaned*) in a bowl with extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon peel, salt and 1 garlic clove. Cover it and let it sit for 30 minutes. In a small glass… View Article

Similar to mini donuts, fritule or pašurate are a ball shaped fried dough made with flour, eggs, milk or yogurt, lemon zest, and brandy. To add some more flavor, you can add raisins or apple. They are usually prepared during the winter holidays and carnival. Ingredients 400 g (14 oz) Flour 2 Eggs 2 teaspoons… View Article