Croatia: Jarunski Dvori
Although we actually stayed in Dubrovnik longer than any other location in Croatia, it was Zagreb that really surprised and excited me from a culinary perspective. Jarunski Dvori, a restaurant that came as a recommendation from our apartment landlord and whenever I get a suggestion from a local resident, 9 times out of 10, its a great meal! And how fitting, it was located on Lake Jarun where locals and athletes can enjoy rowing and paddling – perfect for four dragon boat teammates to enjoy dinner. The specialty here was grilled meats, a staple in the Croatian culinary scene. Seeing it was our second last night in this beautiful country, I decided to go for the mixed grilled meat platter made up of pljeskavica (hamburger), cevapi (minced meat croquette), odrezak od pilecih prsa (chicken fillet), and pork neck – a completely satisfying dish and will admit that 2 weeks post-vacation, I went vegetarian. I finished the meal with a torta, cake with a dense cheesecake as the crust and topped with a layer of whipped cream and local cheese – it had a very subtle flavour, very different from a New York style cheesecake. A good way to end the meal since the main course was filled with smoke, strong herbs and salt.
A very simple Salata Sa Sirom (salad with cheese).
Paprika Pecena Ljuta or in other words, hot roasted peppers.
Unfortunately, the only vegetarian main available on the menu, risotto with grilled vegetables.
Grilled lamb chops served with hot chutney.
Cevapi platter – grilled minced meat croquettes with hot pepper chutney.
Grilled mixed meat platter.
Torta – light and airy cake with a dense cheesecake crust and topped with whipped cream-cheese.
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