Istrian Chicken "Žgvacet" (Stew)

[Draggingtree]

Istrian Chicken "Žgvacet" (Stew)

 

Žgvacet comes from the northwest part of Croatia, a peninsula called Istria, that is next to the Adriatic coast. It is a type of stew similar to goulash, and can be served with pasta, gnocchi or homemade "fuzi" (type of homemade pasta). It is very simple to make, and is very tasty. I found this recipe in a recipe book when visiting my family in Croatia. This is how the recipe goes:

 

Ingredients:

1 package of boneless chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces (cubed)

3 tablespoons of oil (I prefer grapeseed oil)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup of tomato sauce

1 tablespoon of flour

1/2 cup of red wine

chopped fresh basil (or dry basil) to taste

Vegeta to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

 

Heat up oil and saute onion until fragrant

Add cubed chicken breast and garlic and saute for a few minutes

Add flour and mix well

Add wine, tomato sauce, basil, Vegeta, salt and pepper and mix well

Cook until the meat is done (about 30-40 minutes)

Serve with gnocchi, pasta or homemade "fuzi"

Prijatno! Enjoy!

[NCTexan]

@Draggingtree

 

I used to think that I was pretty well traveled... and/or had some knowledge of world foods...

 

But you stumped me on Istrian cuisine.

 

Sounds pretty good.

But I could not really do a good review or pass this recipe on... since I don't know how to put the little squiggly thing over the "Z".

 

I'm also a little stumped on the ingredient of "Vegeta"... I googled and came up with this:

 

Vegeta

 

[Draggingtree]

@Draggingtree

 

I used to think that I was pretty well traveled... and/or had some knowledge of world foods...

 

But you stumped me on Istrian cuisine.

 

Sounds pretty good.

 

But I could not really do a good review or pass this recipe on... since I don't know how to put the little squiggly thing over the "Z".

 

I'm also a little stumped on the ingredient of "Vegeta"... I googled and came up with this:

 

Vegeta

 

Well should have put the link in the posting --- so here it is http://worldtravelerrecipes.blogspot.com/2014/08/istrian-chicken-zgvacet-stew.html go to the link and ask'em bout Vegeta