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What to eat in Slovenia
Five dishes to try in Slovenia, the most typical first. Two are vegetarian.
Five dishes to try in Slovenia
Kranjska klobasa
Smoked pork sausage with garlic and pepper.
How to have it: Served with mustard, sauerkraut and bread; protected by EU geographic status.
Idrijski žlikrofi
Small potato-filled dumplings, usually served with a lamb sauce.
How to have it: A speciality of Idrija town; order them with bakalca lamb ragout.
Jota
Thick stew of beans, sauerkraut and potatoes with smoked pork.
How to have it: A Karst and coastal classic; perfect on a cold day with bread.
Štruklji
Rolled dumplings with fillings like cottage cheese, tarragon or walnut.
How to have it: Order them boiled with butter and breadcrumbs, or as a sweet dessert.
Potica
Rolled yeast cake with a spiral of walnut, tarragon or poppy-seed filling.
How to have it: Baked for Easter and Christmas; buy slices at bakeries.
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What food is Slovenia famous for?
Kranjska klobasa (smoked pork sausage with garlic and pepper) comes first on our list, followed by Idrijski žlikrofi, Jota, Štruklji and Potica.
What is the national dish of Slovenia?
Ask ten people and you get several answers. The dish we put first for Slovenia is Kranjska klobasa: smoked pork sausage with garlic and pepper. Served with mustard, sauerkraut and bread; protected by EU geographic status.
Which dishes in Slovenia are vegetarian?
Two of the five on this page are vegetarian as usually made: Štruklji and Potica. Recipes vary, so ask about stock, lard or fish sauce.
How reliable is this list?
The dishes are hand-picked from general knowledge in the Explo app, where you can also tick off the ones you have tried. Recipes vary by region and by family, so take it as a starting point.
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