Istrian cuisine is a mix of Mediterranean and continental cuisine.
Maneštra is one of the most famous traditional Istrian dish prepared from various combinations of meat and vegetables. Asparagus(šparuge) are also well-known, extremely healthy foodstuff of this region. They can be prepared in different ways, cooked, baked and even eaten raw, but the most famous asparagus dish is certainly scrambled eggs fritaja.
Istria is also known for its highest quality truffles – underground mushrooms of intense smell. This extremely valued product achieves high prices in the world market. The largest truffle location is Motovun Forest, and the white truffle is one of the best quality species. Truffles are served with top quality Istrian wines like Malvasia and Teran.
Besides the wine-growing, Istria has a long and tradition of olive growing as well. Not that it only enriches the taste of any food, but olive oil is proven to have a lot of health benefits.
Other products include the various types of pasta, such as fuži and pljukanci, baking dishes under the lid and Istrian prosciutto. A glass of biska-authentic Istrian brandy or medica-honey liqueur would be a great intro to any meal.