Croatia’s food scene is a wonderful treat for travelers, offering a wide variety of flavors to please different tastes. Influenced by Hungarian, Turkish, Slavic, and Italian traditions, each region has its own special dishes that create an extraordinary dining experience even for experienced food enthusiasts. Prepare yourself for an amazing culinary adventure in Croatia with an appealing recipe for Blitva, a traditional dish that perfectly represents the country’s food heritage and guarantees to satisfy your taste buds like never before. Here is how to prepare this perfect dish.
Blitva
If you’re cooking for someone who thinks vegetables (especially green ones) are pure evil, try this recipe. The starch from the potatoes acts as a sauce for the chard, and a hint of garlic and oil ties all the ingredients together. But heed our warning: don’t skimp on salt. Salt brightens potatoes just like the perfect pair of shoes turns an ordinary black dress into something magical.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb golden creamer potatoes, sliced in half
2 large bunches of Swiss chard, stems removed
kosher salt, to taste
Directions
Add one tablespoon of oil and garlic in a medium pot on medium-low heat. Sauté for 1 minute. Remove garlic and reserve. Then, add potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Add chard and cook for 30 seconds. Drain, reserving chard and potato. Next, add the remaining oil, garlic, potatoes, and chard to the pot. Season with salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
