Croatian Recipes and Cuisine

Croatian cuisine is sometimes known as "the cuisine of- Sarma - Sauerkraut rolls with ground (minced) pork
regions", since each part of Croatia has its own distinctand rice.
culinary traditions, and influences from its neighbors.- Zagrebacki odrezak - Originally from Croatia's capital,
The cookery of coastal regions shows influences fromZagreb, this dish consists of thin slices of chicken or
Roman, Illyrian and Greek cuisine, Italian cuisine, andveal stuffed with ham and cheese and then
even French cuisine, whereas inland areas get theirsautéed.
influences from Viennese and Austrian cuisine,- Ðuvec - Stewed vegetables, similar to ratatouille.
Hungarian cuisine and Turkish cuisine.- Kulen - Spicy pork sausage, originally from Slavonia.
Some popular Croatian dishes include:- Cesnovka - Another variety of spicy pork sausage.
- Juha od Mahuna - A vegetable soup made fromCesnovka has a garlic taste, and originates from the
green beans, as well as carrots, lentils, onions andTuropolje region.
peas.- Strukli - A type of ravioli, originally from Zagreb. Strukli
- Brudet - Fish stew, served with polenta (boilednormally contains either cheese or apple. In northern
cornmeal)parts of the country, they are usually eaten during the
- Gulas - A spicy beef stew, similar to HungarianChristmas period, with compotes of dried fruits (apples,
cuisine's gulyás (goulash).pears, prunes, etc.).
- Slavonski Cobanac - Lamb stew originally from- Palacinke - Crêpes with sweet fillings.
Slavonia.- Krafne - A type of doughnut (without a hole though).
- Istrian stew (Croatian: Istarska jota) - A stew madeKrafne are usually filled with chocolate, cream, custard
with bacon, spare ribs, beans, potatoes and sauerkraut,or jelly (jam).
seasoned with garlic.- Rozata - A custard pudding, similar to flan.
- Pasticada - A stewed beef dish, originally from- Cupavci - A biscuit-like cake which is cut into
Dalmatia (and sometimes known as "Dalmatinskasquares, and then covered with chocolate and
pasticada"). Served with gnocchi (dumplings) or widedessicated coconut.
noodles.- Strudel (Croatian: Savijaca, Strudla) - - The Croatian
- Sataras - Minced and roasted vegetables, especiallyversion of strudel, filled with apple or cheese.
bell peppers.