Plućica na kiselo

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Plućica na kiselo is a traditional dish that's usually connected with the county of Zagreb. The dish is usually made with a combination of pork lungs, potatoes, onions, oil, paprika powder, flour, bay leaves, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. The lungs are boiled in salted water and cut into strips. The strips are added to the pan with sautéed onions, paprika, flour, and garlic. The mixture is fried for a while, then mixed with the potatoes, vinegar, bay leaves, and seasonings. The dish is covered with water and simmered until the potatoes become tender. It is then served warm, often with slices of bread on the side.