Zagorje Cuisine

     Spit-roasted pork (svinjetina), duck (patka) or lamb (janje)is scrumptious. Austrian influence is most pronounced, especially in the delicate pastries. Look for the following on Zagreb menus:

• Purica s mlincima
  Slow-roasted turkey is served with "mlinci", a sort of baked noodle

• Strukli
  At last something for vegetarians in the meaty north! Strukli is a boiled or fried cheese pastry, served either salty as a starter or sweet as a dessert.

• Manistra od bobica
  This hearty soup is made from beans and fresh maize, with some bacon and smoked meat thrown in for good measure.

• Juha od Krumpira na zagorski nacin
  It's a diet-buster but you won't go to bed hungry after this creamy potato soup.

• Savijaca sa sampinjonima
  Strudel is made with bacon and mushrooms, instead of apples and served as a main course.

• Steak a la Zagreb
  Veal stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried in breadcrumbs.

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