The country of Croatia has a representative Mediterranean cuisine. The state is officially named “Republika Hrvatska” and it is situated in south-central Europe in the Adriatic coast’s northeastern area. In the group of the Balkan nations, it is located in the west-central section. Croatia’s major territorial dominions include the Croatia proper, Istria (majority of its land area), Slavonia, and Dalmatia. The country is divided into 21 administrative constituencies. Its coastline, which is marvelous for sailing, reaches as far as 3,000 miles long.

Croatian cooking is basic Mediterranean cuisine with its individual special touch. It includes fish, shellfish, fresh vegetables and olive oil taking centre stage. Varieties of fish include dog’s tooth, gilthead, grouper, mackerel, sardines and sea bass. You will also find cuttlefish, octopus and squid, lobsters, mussels, oysters and shrimps. These are dished grilled or in broods and risottos.

The local smoked ham is very delicious. Lamb is also extremely regarded, particularly grilled on an open fire. There are whatsoever interesting local dishes, several found on individual islands, to be sought or avoided. Take Vitalec as an example – lamb’s offal enveloped in lamb bowel and spike-roasted, not everybody’s idea of culinary paradise.

Dalmatian sweets are good as well. The most common ingredients include almonds, eggs, honey, local fruit, dried figs and raisins. Try Orehnjaca, sweet bread with walnuts or poppy seeds. Palacinke are pancakes usually dished with jam or chocolate.

Dalmatian wines have been regarded highly since ancient times. Legendary wines include Babic from Primosten, Dingac and Postup from the Peljesac Peninsula and Plancic from the island of Hvar. There are as well great local brandies and liqueurs.

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