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Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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🐟 Fish

Kaldura Kotor

How to order / say it
Say it Калдуре Котор — [Kal-dur-a Ko-tor]
Order I'd like to order Kaldura Kotor.
Locally Желим да наручим Калдуре Котор.
Say locally

Cabbage leaves stuffed with fish and rice.

Why try it?

Kaldura Kotor is a dish steeped in local tradition, showcasing the city's connection to both the land and sea. It's a must-try for anyone wanting a true taste of Kotor's culinary heritage.

How it tastes

The cabbage provides a subtle earthy contrast to the delicate, flaky freshness of the fish. It's seasoned with herbs found along the Adriatic coast, resulting in a dish both light and satisfying.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

This dish dates back to the 1800s when fishing was a primary occupation in Kotor, and people made the most of what was locally available. It became iconic by integrating the cultural influences of coastal Montenegro.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 10 cabbage leaves
  • 🐟 400 g white fish
  • 🌾 150 g rice
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 bunch parsley
  • 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water, set aside.
  2. 2 Sauté fish, onion, and garlic in olive oil.
  3. 3 Mix fish with rice and parsley, stuff into cabbage leaves.
  4. 4 Sew up the cabbage leaves and simmer in a pot until tender.

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