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Pijani Šaran | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Slavonia and Baranja, Croatia | TasteAtlas
Pijani Šaran | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Slavonia and Baranja, Croatia | TasteAtlas
Pijani Šaran | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Slavonia and Baranja, Croatia | TasteAtlas
Pijani Šaran | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Slavonia and Baranja, Croatia | TasteAtlas

Drunken carp (Pijani šaran)

(Drunken carp)

Pijani šaran (lit. drunken carp) is an unusually named, traditional dish of the Croatian region of Slavonia and Baranya. The gutted, cleaned carp is traditionally salted and stuffed with numerous garlic cloves, then baked in an oven with flavorings such as lemon juice, wine, oil, and rosemary.


The dish is typically garnished with lemon slices and parsley, while baked potatoes are often used as an accompaniment to this delicious and healthy meal. Although drunken carp is not a common restaurant staple outside of the region, it is quite easy to prepare the dish at home.