Spring time: Šparoga divlja
When there is spring on Krk, the birds chirp and everything turns lush green again, then the wild asparagus season begins. Right after winter, the delicious asparagus tips sprout from the ground with the first rays of sunshine. There is wild asparagus on Krk until the end of May or June, during which time it grows wild, green, long and thin like a weed out of the ground. It is particularly common in pine or oak forests. Green asparagus is cut out in nature by the locals with a small sickle. The darker the green asparagus is, the more likely it comes from the interior of the island and grew in the shade.
This delicious wild vegetable is extremely healthy, especially for the liver, kidneys and lungs. In addition, wild asparagus has very few calories. During the asparagus season, asparagus festivals take place in the villages on Krk. Of course, wild asparagus can also be found on the menus of restaurants and taverns. But if you want, you can prepare it yourself at home.
There are different ways to prepare wild asparagus: in combination with boiled or scrambled eggs, as an ingredient in soups, in risotto or for sauces. Wild asparagus is often served in combination with homemade pasta šurlice.
It is traditionally served as Fritaja: the sliced green asparagus is briefly roasted in a pan with spring onions in hot olive oil. There is also, for example, pršut (air-dried raw ham). The beaten eggs are poured over it and everything is lightly stirred and fried. Finally, the Fritaja is seasoned with salt and pepper. Bon appetit!