Istria & Kvarner
Istrian gastronomy reflects the historical, geographical and climate diverse features of the peninsula, and combines various traditions of local cuisine based on
indigenous recipes, aromatic Mediterranean spices, seasonal vegetables, fresh Adriatic seafood, and high class olive oil.
In the interior of Istria a large number of authentic inns, or
konobas, can be found as well as various
traditional and modern wine cellars where each meal is elevated to a higher dimension. The preparation techniques, unique ambiance and delightful hospitality convert even a simple dish into an exceptional gourmet experience. The wide pallet of the local cuisine is based on
meat and pasta, such as:
peka, meal prepared under a baking lid;
ombolo, boneless pork loin;
kapuz, sausages with sauerkraut;
fuži, pasta; or gnocchi in a sauce locally known as
šugo – usually made from game, farm-raised chicken or truffles. The experienced connoisseurs
truffles, this mystical tuber already know that the
largest truffle ever, weighing almost 1,5 kg, was found in the
Motovun's woods in the Istrian hinterland.
Begin your sensual journey with local traditional starters, such as the delicious hearty vegetable soup known as
manestra,
sheep’s cheese combined with the famous
Istrian pršut - prosciutto air dried by the fierce
bura wind from the north, or
pancetta – bura air dried bacon. For dessert, sweeten up your life with traditional Istrian pastries
fritule, kroštule and cukerančići or the famous
Istrian šupa with red wine, olive oil, salt, pepper and toasted white bread.
The bay of Kvarner offers first class
fish, crabs and other sea food from the Adriatic as well as fresh wild forest products such as
mushrooms and wild fruits. Not only with its beauty Kvarner can proudly boast with one of the
most rewarded and recognized sheep cheese in the world which is made in the island of
Pag which owes its unique flavor to the grazing abounding with
medicinal herbs.
Istria and Kvarner offer a feast of intensive and creative fragrances that will arouse your senses and satisfy your curiosity!
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