Split | Konoba Matejuska | The best traditional restaurant in Croatia!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

seafood

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is plant-based, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat at a lower cost.

The creator visits a traditional Croatian restaurant called Konoba Matejuska.

They mention the daily menu and fresh seafood available.

They order shrimp risotto, which is cooked with white wine and garlic parsley.

The creator describes the shrimp risotto as different from other risottos they've had, noting the mild taste of the shrimp and the flavorful risotto.

Next, they mention a dish with chickpeas and squid, stating it's their favorite and that it has a great flavor from the sauce that absorbs the taste of both the squid and chickpeas.

They recommend ordering the chickpea and squid dish, calling it 'to die for.'

The creator then describes squid ink polenta as a must-try dish, highlighting the interesting combination of flavors and the melting polenta.

They express that the squid ink polenta takes you to heaven with its taste.

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