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Nutritional Values
640kcal
42gProtein
30gCarbs
34gFat
7gFibre
450 gServing
* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.
Green Menestra
How to order / say it
Say it
Zelena Menestra — [Zeh-leh-nah Meh-nehs-trah]
Order
I'd like the green menestra, please.
Locally
Molim vas zelena menestra.
Say locally
A hearty mixed meat and cabbage stew, featuring a variety of smoked meats and vegetables.
Why try it?
A Dinaric Highlands specialty, Zelena Menestra is a winter-time comfort dish reflecting the agricultural lifestyle of Dubrovnik’s hinterland.
How it tastes
Complex layers of smokiness from the cured meats merge with the earthiness of cabbage, resulting in a warming, savory dish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Tracing back to the 17th century, this dish was developed by rural families as a means to preserve meats and utilize leafy greens during colder months.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g smoked ham
- 🥩 150 g sausage
- 🥕 300 g cabbage
- 🥕 200 g potato
- 🥕 100 g carrot
- 🌿 2 leaves bay leaf
Method
- 1 In a pot, simmer smoked meats with bay leaves.
- 2 Add cabbage, potatoes, and carrots to the pot.
- 3 Cook over low heat until vegetables are tender.
- 4 Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
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