Even More Must-try Foods In Croatia

In the past two posts we've been discussing what has to be the single most important part of any holiday: what you're going to eat. If you're as concerned about this as us and have found a vacation rental in Croatia, you've come to the right place.

We have rounded up a list of some of the must-try food from Croatian cuisine that you need to take note of before arriving for your vacation. Here are some more of our picks.

4. Arancini

This choice made it on our list and is great because it is not only a treat you can enjoy while holidaying in Croatian but it is also a perfect souvenir to bring home. Arancini are traditional sweets from southern Croatia.

These candied orange peels (though you can sometimes get lemon and grapefruit flavours as well) are prepared by cutting the skin of the fruit into long stripes, leaving them in water for a week, draining them, boiling them in water for 30 minutes with an equal amount of sugar and then rolling them in crystal sugar while they are still hot. They can be bought prepackaged in stores but try and get the homemade versions that are fresher and tastier and bring them home to your loved ones who didn't get to come to Croatia with you.

5. Maneštra

While it may not seem like the most exciting dish in the world, Maneštra, a type of vegetable soup from Istria is a very popular and representative Croatian dish.

It is made with spring vegetables and should contain potatoes, carrots, celery, peas and corn, though there are variations on this recipe. Hearty, simple, light, tasty and comforting, it is a must for those who have found a vacation rental in Istria.

6. Pogača

As we mentioned in the first post in this series, Croatian cuisine is influenced by many neighbours, including Italy, and this entry is a bread that is similar to focaccia. It can be made with lots of different fillings but it is the Pogača filled with salty fish, tomatoes and onion that is a specialty on the island of Vis and is the one to look out for!

Of course, there are many more dishes to try when visiting Croatia so be sure to read on to the next post in this series!