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Croatia Recipes
An Adriatic coast that cooks like Italy’s wilder cousin. Not sure what to eat in Croatia? Start with Crni Rižot (Black Cuttlefish Risotto), Zagorski Štrukli, Fritule and Palačinke. Here are 6 authentic Croatia recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Brudet (Dalmatian Fish Stew)Dalmatia, Croatia · medium · 70 minAn Adriatic stew of mixed fish simmered in a tomato, onion, garlic and white-wine base, traditionally served over soft polenta.
Dalmatinska PašticadaDalmatia, Croatia · advanced · 250 minBeef larded and marinated in wine and vinegar, then braised a full day with prunes into a sweet-dark Adriatic feast.
PalačinkeDalmatia, Croatia · easy · 30 minThin crepes rolled around jam, walnut, or chocolate, a Croatian breakfast and dessert.
Zagorski ŠtrukliDalmatia, Croatia · medium · 75 minThin dough parcels of cottage cheese baked under cream until golden and bubbling, a comforting Croatian classic.
FrituleDalmatia, Croatia · easy · 40 minLittle rum-and-citrus doughnut balls studded with raisins and dusted with sugar, a Croatian festive fritter.
Crni Rižot (Black Cuttlefish Risotto)Dalmatia, Croatia · medium · 70 minA jet-black Adriatic risotto of cuttlefish braised with garlic, white wine, and its own ink, stirred glossy with rice and no cheese.
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