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Croatian Food - Simple, Delicious CousineHome > About Croatia > Croatian Food If you visit Croatia one of the best things you can do is enjoy the local cuisine. Croatian food is fantastic! As in many parts of Europe, Croatians are passionate about their food and the result is a smorgasbord of different flavours and tastes containing fresh ingredients that will make your mouth water. It's important to Croatians that food is fresh and prepared correctly. After you try some Croatian delights, you'll probably want to make them for yourself when you go home :-) 
Once you arrive in Croatia you'll find that dining in the country is a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. The great thing about Croatian cuisine is that you can find very good food everywhere you go for a reasonable price. If you're traveling on a budget you won't have trouble finding delicious local food for very low prices. Here's a list of a few of the Croatian food items you'll probably come across as you move through the country:
Burek - one of my favourites :-)This is a delicious pastry filled with heavy cheese, meat, or apples. This was one of the main dishes for farmers and fishermen in the former Yugoslavia. In fact, it was eaten for breakfast. Everywhere you go you'll see large trays of burek in shop windows and even at fast food stops. 
CevapciciThis is a spicy meatball made of beef or pork. Many cultures have a similar food in their cuisine, and this is Croatia's answer. RaznjiciThis is basically a shish kabob, Croatian style. It's a great way to grab a quick snack, and very delicious! 
PalacinkeYou'll recognize this when you see it - it's basically a crepe dessert. This delicious pancake is usually stuffed with an ingredient such as walnuts or chocolate, and is often served with ice cream. You can't really go wrong with this one. BlitvaThis dish contains Swiss chard that is boiled and then served with olive oil, potatoes, and garlic. Mostly served as a side dish, you'll find this meal throughout Croatia. 
Pag CheeseA specialty of the island of Pag, this special cheese has a sharp flavour and is made from sheep's milk cheese.It's considered a delicacy in Croatia. Often served as an appetizer, you'll see it with thinly sliced olives on the side. BakalarSeafood is big in Croatia for obvious reasons - the coastal towns and islands are specially known for their seafood. This dish contains dried cod, which can be prepared in many different ways and is usually only served on Christmas Eve. Pizza
This may seem funny, but you can actually get very good pizza in Croatia. It may be a traditionally Italian dish, but that doesn't mean Croatians don't know how to make it right. In most places the dough will be homemade and on the thicker side. Grilled Fish
One tip if you want to grill yourself. Nearly every coastal city has a harbor and if you want to get your fish directly from the fisherman - get up early in the morning and ask someone in the harbor. You will get first class fresh fish with for a very reasonable price. Indeed, if you make a small conversation with them you sometimes get a bag full of fish for a couple of Dollars/Euros/Kunas. Try it out!
What's your favorite Croatian food?
Share your culinary experience during your Croatia vacation. Of course, if you have a Croatian food recipe - let us know about it.
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