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Christmas is on its way, and if you have yet to get your feel good list prepared, then you’ll want to check out the items you might find on the Croatian table this time of year. The story of finding Croatia
Christmas is definitely one of the highlights of the Croatian year. And, one of the most festive, yet traditional, customs is the pečenje, or the Christmas roast that’s the center of every Croatian family’s gathering on the big day. In this post, I will talk about some of the traditional dishes and drinks you can find on Croatian Christmas tables, and the traditions behind them.. Read more about list of foods and let us know what you think.
Croatians are known for their culinary prowess. There’s generally no reason to save a lavish meal for a particular occasion.
Christmas, on the other hand, is a unique occasion.
“Badnji Dan” (Christmas Day) and “Badnja Vecer” (Christmas Eve) are the most important days for Croatians throughout the Christmas season (Christmas Eve night).
The word badnjak literally means “to be awake,” thus it refers to staying up all night till Christmas Day. For generations, in Croatian areas, it has been customary to carry a log inside the home, place it on the badnjak fire, and keep it blazing all day on Christmas Day.
Another ancient custom is to plant penica (wheat seeds) in a basin of water on St. Lucy’s Day, which will grow until Christmas and then be used to adorn the table.
Because Christmas Eve is a fasting day, Croatians customarily have a modest meal in the evening.
Croatians typically cook a roast on Christmas Day, which may be turkey, lamb, pig, or duck.
Winter meals such as sarma and stews are also popular during the holidays. There’s also a plethora of traditional Christmas sweets.
Here are 15 items you’ll most likely find on the table in Croatian homes over the holiday season:
1. Bakalar
Bakalar may be prepared in a variety of ways, including as in a stew or simply with potatoes and garlic
2. Salad Française
Salad with mayonnaise, egg, peas, and carrots, sometimes known as Olivier or Russian salad…
3.Sarma
Sarma — mashed potatoes and filled sour cabbage rolls
4. Turkey / Duck & Mlinc
Turkey stuffed with mlinci
5. Pork Roast
Pork roast
6. Peppers stuffed
In Australia and New Zealand, stuffed peppers with mince and rice are served at Christmas in the Croatian manner
7. Paprika Fish Soup
In Slavonia, in the east of Croatia, a spicy fish stew is a popular meal.
Soup is a delicious dish
8. Meats that are served cold
Starters include cheese, pretzels, olives, and salamis (photo credit: Tim Ertl)
9. Fritule
10. Makovnjaca / Orahnjaca
11. Kiflice
12. Strudel
13. Krotule
14. Wine
There’s a lot of wine on the table.
15. Rakija
Rakija is a fruit-fermented brandy.
Christmas is all about eating, but the holidays would be pretty dull if we had to eat the same things year after year. This year, we decided to try some new Croatian dishes on the table at Christmas time, including a few that you might not have heard of before.. Read more about what food can you eat everyday and not die and let us know what you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 10 best foods to eat?
The 10 best foods to eat are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
What are the 15 healthy foods?
-Almonds -Apples -Avocados -Blueberries -Broccoli -Butter -Cashews -Chicken breast -Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) -Eggs -Green peas -Kale -Lentils -Oats -Oranges -Peaches
What are the 3 Foods Dr Gundry says to avoid?
Dr. Gundry says to avoid foods that contain sugar, grains, and dairy products.