Frittata with asparagus is a traditional folk dish with two main ingredients often found in the area. It's easy to make and even easier to eat.

It is often served in the warmer part of the year, especially in the spring when many plants such as wild asparagus. The simplest version is to fry the asparagus in olive oil and add scrambled eggs, salt, and pepper. Wild Istrian asparagus is thin and slightly bitter, which can be toned down by adding fried onion. For meat lovers, Istrian pancetta or špaleta can give an extra flavor to the dish. And let's not forget about homemade bread.

Ingredients for Frittata with asparagus:

• asparagus / asparago / Spargel
• eggs / uova / Ei
• olive oil / olio d’oliva / Olivenöl
• optional onion / cipolla /
• optional pancetta or špaleta

Recipe for preparation:

If you visit Istria during Spring vacation and decide to prepare breakfast, visit the market and ask for some fresh ingredients to make a homemade frittata.

Frittata with asparagusingredients:

• asparagus
• eggs
• olive oil
• optional onion
• optional pancetta or špaleta

First of all, wash the asparagus, separate the soft part of the stem with the tips, and break them into shorter pieces. Briefly fry the finely chopped onion in the oil. Add asparagus, salt, and pepper. When the asparagus becomes soft, add beaten eggs, mix a little, and bake until the end. You can serve it with bread and, if desired, sprinkle the frittata with grated goat or sheep cheese or even fried pancetta, depending on whether you eat meat. It's easy to make and even easier to eat.