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Peka is most often named the national dish of Croatia — meat and potatoes roasted under an ember-covered iron bell. Our Peka recipe shows how to make it at home, one of 225 authentic Croatian recipes waiting below.

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What is the national dish of Croatia?

Croatia has no single official national dish, but peka is the one most often given that title — meat and potatoes roasted under an ember-covered iron bell. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 224 more authentic Croatian recipes.

What food is Croatia famous for?

Croatia's most famous dish is peka. This page collects 225 authentic Croatian recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.