Top 4 Croatian Vegetables

Potatoes from Lika differ from others in that they contain a higher percentage of dry matter. That means that this potato variety contains more starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Potatoes grown in Lika have yellow to brown skin and bright white to yellow meat. The taste of these potatoes is floury due to their high starch content, which also contributes to their ability to disintegrate if cooked for too long. The planting, earthing and extraction of potatoes must take place in the region of Lika, in southwestern Croatia.Expand

Varaždinsko zelje is an autochthonous variety of cabbage traditionally grown in Varaždin County. The most important property of this cabbage variety is that it can withstand winter cold very well, but it can also be grown as a spring cabbage. The heads of the cabbage are flat, light olive green, and when it is ready for harvest the leaves usually begin to curl upward. It has a bitter and sharp flavor and pungent smell. Because its leaves are durable and elastic, it is traditionally used in recipes that require longer cooking time, such as cabbage soup or braised cabbage with bacon or beef.Expand

Ljubitovica Šarac garlic is a Croatian variety of garlic originating from Ljubitovica, a village near Trogir in Dalmatia. This garlic variety is beloved for its full flavor and fragrant aromas. It's often streaked with reddish veins. Local families gather it into strings and it's then sold at markets in nearby cities of Split, Trogir, and Šibenik. The strings of this garlic are also often sold on the side of coastal roads, along with dried herbs and local alcoholic beverages. Ljubitovica garlic keeps longer than regular garlic that's sold in supermarkets, and it's famed throughout the region.Expand