Pašticada - Slow Food & Wine in The Croatian Countryside

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

prunes

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Figs provide similar sweetness and texture.

gnocchi

🥗Healthier: cauliflower gnocchi

💰Cheaper: potato dumplings

Cauliflower reduces carbs, while potato dumplings are budget-friendly.

Introduce the dish as a traditional family recipe from Croatia.

Mention the importance of fresh ingredients and hand-rolled gnocchi.

State that the dish takes a minimum of three hours to cook.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary