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Bean and Sausage Stew — traditional dish from Central Croatia, Croatia
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Bean and Sausage Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Grah s kobasicama — [GRAH s koh-BAH-see-tsah-mah]
Order I'd like the grah s kobasicama, please.
Locally Molim vas, grah s kobasicama.
Say locally

Heartwarming stew of beans and smoked sausage.

Why try it?

A culinary symbol of community meals, this stew is a staple in Croatian homes, reflecting the cultural emphasis on simple, nourishing food.

How it tastes

The stew combines the earthiness of beans with the rich, smoky flavor of sausage, creating a thick, hearty dish with a savory broth.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Dating back to the 18th century, when beans became widely cultivated in Croatia, this stew quickly established itself as a popular household dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 200 g dried beans
  • 🥩 200 g smoked sausage
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🥕 1 large carrot
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Soak the beans overnight, then drain.
  2. 2 Brown sliced sausage, remove from pot.
  3. 3 Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and garlic until soft.
  4. 4 Add beans, sausage, spices, cover with water, and simmer until beans are tender.

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