Mišanca

Although Dalmatian cuisine is well known for its array of aromas and flavors, some of the most interesting dishes are a result of poverty. Such is the case with mišanca – wild, edible herbs which used to be gathered in order to survive. Today, however, the story has changed. Mišanca can be consumed in a number of ways – prepared na lešo (shortly boiled in salted water), mixed with spinach or swiss chard in order to improve mišanca's bitter flavors, or as a side dish accompanying numerous fish and meat dishes. This healthy dish can additionally be flavored with salt, pepper, olive oil, or garlic.