Spare Ribs

Sweet and sour spare ribs is a popular Chinese dish that is mostly consumed in restaurants since it is somewhat hard to prepare it at home. Spare ribs are first marinated, deep-fried, then dipped in Chinese sweet and sour sauce. Traditionally, the... READ MORE

This traditional Istrian stew-like soup is prepared with kidney beans, potatoes, and sweet corn, locally named bobići. Maneštra od bobići is cooked with the addition of dried pork meat, and for extra flavor, when the beans and corn... READ MORE

This comforting bean stew made with shredded pickled turnip (kisela repa) or sauerkraut (kiselo zelje) is traditionally prepared in northern parts of Croatia. To prepare it, dried beans are soaked overnight, boiled with smoked po... READ MORE

Istarska jota is an old dish that has been considered a poor man’s meal in the past. It is made with simple ingredients such as beans, sauerkraut or sour turnips, potatoes, bacon, spare ribs, onions, and garlic. All of the ingredients are se... READ MORE

Kupus s mesom is a typical winter dish prepared in the Croatian region of Lika. It consists of only two ingredients – sour cabbage and dried pork meat such as ribs, ham, and bacon. The meat should be washed and boiled first in order for it n... READ MORE

Pai gwut is a traditional dish that’s usually served as a part of dim sum. It consists of steamed pork ribs. The pork rib tips are steamed with oil and while black beans. Typical ingredients include black bean sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garl... READ MORE

This rich, nourishing soup originating from the Croatian region of Baranja is made with potatoes, dried ribs, smoked sausages, flour, sour cream, white wine, vinegar, and eggs. When properly prepared, it should have a thick consistency, and it is ... READ MORE

Raštika na imotski is a traditional dish originating from the city of Imotski and the Dalmatian hinterlands area. This peasant dish is made with a combination of raštika (collard greens or wild cabbage), potatoes, carrots, oil, salt,... READ MORE

Arroz con costra is a traditional rice dish, a cross between a paella and a casserole originating from the Alicante area. What differentiates arroz con costra from other Spanish rice dishes is its glossy top crust of beaten eggs, hence the name, a... READ MORE

Batuda or primorski lonac is a traditional dish originating from the Kvarner and Primorje area. This one-pot stew was a working-class staple in the past and it's usually made with a combination of barley, corn, kidney beans, potatoes, carrots, tom... READ MORE

Grah iz ćupa is a traditional dish originating from Baranja. It’s made with a combination of beans, dried meat, carrots, garlic, onions, paprika powder, salt, pepper, and (optionally) bay leaves and hot peppers. The beans are soaked overnigh... READ MORE