Istrian soup
One of the most traditional and favourite dishes in Istria is Istrian soup. It is served in a clay pitcher, the so called bukaleta, and it is made of red wine, teran or borgonja, a few drops of olive oil, a pinch of pepper and toasted bread which is added at the very end. It used to be served to feed the tired peasant families and nowadays it is found on most Istrian taverns' menus, prepared in a traditional way.
Wild asparagus
These spring heralds are often served on Istrian tables. They are prepared either with eggs (scrambled) or with other dishes, and apart from their unbelievable taste, they are also highly valued due to their healthy and nutritious substances.
Meat baked under čripnja
Čripnja is a tin lid shaped like a bell which is placed on the hearth, under ember, and under which meat (lamb or game) is baked together with potatoes, vegetables and Mediterranean herbs, resulting in a unique blend of aroma and taste.
Cod fish with pasutice
If you find yourself in Istria during the fast, don’t miss on the opportunity to try the famous pasutice (pasta sliced in squares) served with cod fish or salty sardines and olive oil.
Kroštule and fritule
By all means try the well-known pastries which are easily prepared but with the aroma and taste you certainly won’t be able to resist. Kroštule is a type of fried dough pastry braided like a bow, and fritule are fried warm small fritters.