Cooking "RAŠTIKA" with my Croatian in-laws!

raštika

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale offers similar texture and flavor, while cabbage is more readily available.

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey breast reduces fat content, while pork shoulder is more economical.

Pick fresh raštika from the garden.

Put dried ribs in a pot to cook/boil.

Add celery root, onion, bay leaves, carrot, and pepper to the pot.

Cook for about an hour.

Add two cloves of garlic to the pot.

Add more water to the pot.

Clean the raštika by removing the hard parts and chopping it into smaller pieces.

Boil water and cook the raštika for about 5 minutes to reduce bitterness.

After boiling, cool the raštika in a splash of cold water.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary