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Dalmatian Meat Dishes

Dalmatian Meat Dishes

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Dalmatinska pašticada

Dalmatia, Croatia
4.2
Most iconic: Konoba Hvaranin (Split)

Dalmatinska pašticada is a traditional Dalmatian dish consisting of beef (the traditional cut used being frikando, the toughest part of beef round) that is marinated in vinegar and spices for up to a couple of days, after which it&... READ MORE

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Spit-roasted lamb (Janjetina s ražnja)

Dalmatia, Croatia
4.0
Most iconic: Restoran Perlica (Klis)

Janjetina s ražnja is a popular Dalmatian dish made by roasting a whole lamb on a spit. It is roasted over an open fire until the skin becomes crispy and golden-brown in color. Before roasting, the lamb can be marinated in oil with fresh herbs, bu... READ MORE

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Lamb under the bell (Janjetina ispod peke)

Dalmatia, Croatia
4.2
Most iconic: Konoba Dubrava (Dubrovnik)

Janjetina ispod peke is a traditional lamb specialty that calls for preparing the meat under a metal, bell-like dome or lid called peka in Dalmatia or čripnja in Istria. The meat is usually combined with potatoes and vegetables s... READ MORE

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Sinjski arambaši

Sinj, Croatia
3.8
Most iconic: Pizzeria Restoran Zorica (Sinj)

Arambaši is a variety of sarma and a traditional dish from the Croatian city of Sinj. It consists of a combination of diced beef, onions, garlic, pork belly, and parsley. The combination is typically flavored with pepper, salt, clo... READ MORE

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Veal under the lid (Teletina ispod peke)

Dalmatia, Croatia
3.9
Most iconic: Roki's (Vis)

Teletina ispod peke is a traditional dish that’s made with meat cooked under the lid (called peka in Croatian). It’s usually made with veal, potatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers, oil, bay leaves, rosemary, and seasonings. The vegeta... READ MORE

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Skradin risotto (Skradinski rižot)

Skradin, Croatia
4.0
Most iconic: Konoba Vinko (Konjevrate)

It takes about 10 to 12 hours to make this magnificent risotto that is traditionally prepared by men. Skradinski rižot is made with veal rump, a bit of ham, some beef, onions, a bouillon of capon, rooster, or beef, and rice. Some recipes incorpora... READ MORE

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Janjetina s bižima

Dalmatia, Croatia
3.4
Most iconic: Kod Sfinge Vaneuropske Zviri (Split)

Janjetina s bižima is a popular Dalmatian main dish using lamb and young peas as the star ingredients. Chopped lamb pieces are sautéed in oil and butter with onions, carrots, and garlic, and a bit later, parsley and tomato sauce is added to... READ MORE

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Iški lopiž

Iž, Croatia
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Iški lopiž is a traditional dish originating from the island of Iž, famous for its pottery. The dish is made with a combination of lamb, vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, peas, artichokes, onions, and garlic, aromatic herbs such as bay ... READ MORE

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Dalmatinska pržolica

Dalmatia, Croatia
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Dalmatinska pržolica is a traditional meat dish originating from Dalmatia. This simple dish is made with a combination of beef or pork cutlets, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The meat is seasoned and drizzled with olive oil, then fried in a pan over... READ MORE

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Polpete u šalši

Dalmatia, Croatia
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Polpete u šalši is a traditional ground meat dish originating from Dalmatia. Although there are several variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of ground meat (pork and beef), garlic, eggs, parsley, oil, tomatoes, sal... READ MORE

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Boiled lamb with tomato sauce (Kuhana janjetina sa salsom od rajčice)

Dalmatia, Croatia
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Kuhana janjetina sa salsom od rajčice is a traditional dish originating from the region of Dalmacija. The dish is usually made with a combination of young lamb, onions, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaves, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, peppe... READ MORE

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Zec na hvarski

Hvar, Croatia
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Zec na hvarski is a traditional dish originating from the island of Hvar. The dish is made with a combination of rabbit, bay leaves, rosemary, celery, parsley, garlic, onions, salt, pepper, vinegar, cloves, oil, red wine, and prošek. The ra... READ MORE