Samaštrani jezik is an old Croatian dish originating from Split. It's prepared with fresh beef tongue which is combined with a mixture of salt, coriander, and garlic, and it's then left pressed under a weight for a few days up to a week.

After that, it's cooked with root vegetables in a broth until it softens. The tongue is thinly sliced and served cold, usually accompanied by a sauce made with horseradish, apples, and capers. This dish is especially popular on Christmas and New Year's Eve, but it's rarely offered in local resturants.