Srdele na gradele

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Srdele na gradele is a traditional dish originating from Dalmatia. It's made by grilling fresh sardines over an open flame on a metal grate called gradele. The sardines should be as fresh as possible. They're simply drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt. After a few minutes of grilling on each side, the sardines are drizzled with a mixture of olive oil, chopped parsley, and garlic. Lemon juice, rosemary, and white pepper are all welcome additions that provide extra flavor to the sardines. All along the Dalmatian coast, this dish is usually accompanied by boiled potatoes, chard, or grilled vegetables.