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Purica s mlincima — traditional dish from Zagorje, Croatia
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪70gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️500 gServing

* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Purica s mlincima

How to order / say it
Say it Purica s mlincima — [POO-ree-tsah sm LEEN-see-mah]
Order I'd like the Purica s mlincima, please.
Locally Htjela bih puricu s mlincima, molim.
Say locally

Roasted turkey served with a baked flatbread called mlinci.

Why try it?

This dish captures the spirit of Croatian feasting, often reserved for important holidays like Christmas and Easter, showcasing the locals’ love for robust flavors and shared meals.

How it tastes

The turkey is aromatic and juicy, contrasting the chewy and slightly crispy mlinci, which absorbs rich juices, creating a unique textural blend.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Originating from the northern Croatia region in the early 20th century, this dish was designed to make special occasions even more memorable with its communal aspect and satisfying flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 1.5 kg turkey
  • 🌾 200 g mlinci
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 20 g garlic
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Season turkey with garlic, salt, and olive oil.
  2. 2 Roast turkey until fully cooked and juices run clear.
  3. 3 Soak mlinci in turkey drippings, bake until soft.
  4. 4 Serve turkey with mlinci on a platter.

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