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Bakalar - Croatian Christmas Eve traditional meal

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Bakalar - a dried Norwegian cod has been the most popular Christmas Eve dish in Croatian homes for many years. How did a fish from Northern Europe become a tradition in Croatia? And what are the most popular recipes?


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By Marijana Buljan

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Bakalar - a dried Norwegian cod has been the most popular Christmas Eve dish in Croatian homes for many years. How did a fish from Northern Europe become a tradition in Croatia? And what are the most popular recipes?



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