Istrian dishes and recipes
Istrian cooking brings together Mediterranean and Central European influences — truffles, olive oil, game, seafood, home-made pasta (fuži, pljukanci) and rich stews (maneštre). Here we gather Istrian recipes: traditional maneštra (a hearty Istrian vegetable and pulse stew), truffle dishes, fuži (rolled home-made pasta) with goulash, fish dishes and classic Mediterranean combinations. Ideal if you want to get to know the taste of Istria from your own kitchen.
Featured recipes
- Black Olive and Pistachio Pesto — An aromatic and quick black olive, pistachio, and arugula pesto – perfect for pasta or as a spread.
- Olives alla Ascolana (Fried Stuffed Olives) — A classic of Italian cuisine - juicy green olives stuffed with a rich mixture of meat and cheese, then fried to golden crispness.
- Simple Black Truffle Sauce — Rich and aromatic black truffle sauce, ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick yet sophisticated dinner.
- Demi-Glace Sauce — A concentrated and rich brown sauce, a cornerstone of French cuisine, ideal for red meat dishes.
- Espagnole Sauce (Spanish Sauce) — A rich and dark foundational sauce, one of the five "mother sauces" of French cuisine.
- Vegetable Broth — An easy recipe for a rich vegetable broth that is the perfect base for soups, risottos, and sauces.
Quick and easy recipes
- Simple Black Truffle Sauce — Rich and aromatic black truffle sauce, ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick yet sophisticated dinner.
- Creamy Yarrow and Horseradish Sauce — An aromatic and bold egg yolk-based sauce, featuring wild yarrow, pungent horseradish, and mustard. Ideal for fish and eggs.
- Creamy Sprout and Ricotta Spread — A quick, healthy, and incredibly delicious spread made from fresh sprouts, ricotta, and nuts, ready in no time.
- Gourmet Sauce — A quick and aromatic sauce that will turn any vegetable, raw or cooked, into a true delicacy.
- Sicilian Pesto — A quick and refreshing raw pesto made with tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh basil, and celery, ideal for a light summer pasta dish.
- Black Olive and Pistachio Pesto — An aromatic and quick black olive, pistachio, and arugula pesto – perfect for pasta or as a spread.
- Crispy Fried Sage — A simple and quick recipe for fried sage leaves in an airy batter, ideal as an appetizer or snack with an aperitif.
Latest in this topic
- Vegetable Broth — An easy recipe for a rich vegetable broth that is the perfect base for soups, risottos, and sauces.
- Black Olive and Pistachio Pesto — An aromatic and quick black olive, pistachio, and arugula pesto – perfect for pasta or as a spread.
- Olives alla Ascolana (Fried Stuffed Olives) — A classic of Italian cuisine - juicy green olives stuffed with a rich mixture of meat and cheese, then fried to golden crispness.
- Marinated Anchovies: A Mediterranean Delicacy — Marinated anchovies are a Mediterranean cuisine classic, a perfect way to transform fresh blue fish into a true delicacy.
- Creamy Yarrow and Horseradish Sauce — An aromatic and bold egg yolk-based sauce, featuring wild yarrow, pungent horseradish, and mustard. Ideal for fish and eggs.
- Creamy Sprout and Ricotta Spread — A quick, healthy, and incredibly delicious spread made from fresh sprouts, ricotta, and nuts, ready in no time.
- Simple Black Truffle Sauce — Rich and aromatic black truffle sauce, ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick yet sophisticated dinner.
- Crispy Fried Sage — A simple and quick recipe for fried sage leaves in an airy batter, ideal as an appetizer or snack with an aperitif.
More ideas for cooking
- Béarnaise Sauce – A Creamy Classic of French Cuisine — Learn how to make perfect homemade Béarnaise sauce, a creamy French classic ideal with steaks, fish, and vegetables.
- Carrot and Sesame Sauce for Pasta — A quick and healthy vegetarian sauce that combines sweet carrots with the nutty flavor of toasted sesame. Ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner.
- Baked Parmesan with Truffles — An elegant appetizer made with just a few ingredients, celebrating the divine taste of white truffle combined with melted Parmesan.
Frequently asked questions
What are Istrian fuži?
A home-made pasta with a distinctive rolled shape, most often served with game or beef goulash, or with truffles.
What is Istrian maneštra?
A rich stew typical of Istria — there are several versions (with barley, jota, bobići with fresh maize kernels, potato maneštra), always built on seasonal vegetables and meat.
How do you use truffles?
Truffles are not cooked. Grate them fresh over the finished dish (eggs, fuži, risotto), add a little olive oil and serve straight away.