5 delicious peka recipes from around the world
A quintessential Croatian celebratory dish, lamb is slow-cooked under a bell-shaped lid (peka) with potatoes and vegetables, infused with Mediterranean herbs. The traditional method using embers creates a uniquely tender and flavorful lamb with a smoky aroma.
Hobotnica ispod peke, meaning 'octopus under the bell,' is a celebrated Dalmatian dish prepared using a traditional Croatian cooking method. Octopus is slow-cooked with potatoes and vegetables under a dome-shaped lid (peka) covered with hot embers, resulting in incredibly tender octopus and flavorful, aromatic vegetables. This dish is a true culinary experience, often reserved for special occasions.
Piletina ispod peke (Chicken under the bell) is a quintessential Croatian dish where chicken and vegetables are slow-cooked to perfection under a dome-shaped lid (peka) in a wood-fired oven or embers. This method results in incredibly tender meat and flavorful, roasted vegetables infused with smoky aromas.
A traditional Croatian dish where veal is slow-cooked with vegetables under a bell-shaped lid (peka) over embers, resulting in incredibly tender meat and flavorful vegetables. This method imparts a unique smoky aroma and ensures the ingredients cook in their own juices.
A traditional Dalmatian dish where octopus and potatoes are slow-cooked under a bell-shaped lid (peka) with herbs and olive oil, resulting in tender octopus and flavorful potatoes.
