Aside from being an astonishing country with incredible cities and rich history, Croatia also has amazing foods you can try out as well. There are many local dishes you can find only in Croatia, but they also adapted some international dishes to their own ingredients. Whether you are a part of a day tour or private tour in Croatia, it’s a very good idea to check out some of the dishes listed below.
Strukli
Whether you get in Croatia via a transfer or a private tour, you have to check out Strukli. This is a very delicious pastry with sour cream and cottage cheese. It’s originating from Slovenia, and it’s very easy to prepare. It can also have cheese, truffles or blueberries, so it’s adapted to various regions of the country.
Black risotto
Black risotto is very common especially in seafood restaurants. It’s a squid risotto and its black coloring comes from squid ink. It can also include shellfish like clams, mussels and many others. Not only is it delicious, but it also comes with a very distinctive look too.
Peka
Peka is a wonderful dish that has a large variety of veggies and meats in a tray. You can also add some oil and spices. It can be cooked for 2 hours, but you do need to turn the meat. It’s possible to use sausages, veal, chicken meat and so on. This is an extraordinary type of Croatian dish that everyone should consider giving it a try.
Istarski fuzi
Istarski fuzi is typical for Istria, and it’s a quill shaped pasta, mostly homemade. The pasta dough gets cut in the form of a diamond. You can serve the Istarski fuzi with a variety of stews, be it chicken, truffles or mushrooms.
Brudet
If you’re in the coastal regions of Croatia, then you will most likely find Brudet. The Brudet is a dish where you add crustaceans and fish in a stew along with some spices, vinegar, tomato sauce and onions. You can serve it with some polenta if you want.
Sinjski arambrasici
Sinjski arambrasici is similar to a sarma, but the entire stuffing is finely chopped, and it’s cured meat pieces and some baby beef. It can also have some cloves, nutmeg, maybe even some cinnamon.
All these dishes are incredible and you should definitely consider giving them a try during your trip in Croatia. You can check them out during your Croatia transfers with Lol tours, and they are also included as a great experience during most day trips too. Check them out, they are all great dishes that will make your trip through Croatia even more delightful and one to remember for a very long time!
