Komiza sardine

In Komiža, it has always been said that there is no real life without sardines. For fishermen, it was not just fish but also the staple food that accompanied them every day – at sea, at home and on all occasions. Sardines were prepared in countless ways, but most often they were cooked in a stew, a simple dish that fed entire families after long days spent at sea. But sardines did not just stay in the pot. One of the most famous Komiža traditions is also associated with them – Komiža pogača. It is a simple but filling dish made from yeast dough, tomatoes, onions and salted fish, most often sardines or anchovies. Pogača was eaten as a brunch or snack, and it was an ideal food for fishermen because it could be taken on the boat and remained tasty even after several hours at sea. Because of all this, sardines in Komiža are more than just a regular food. It is a symbol of the place, a reminder of the difficult life of fishermen and proof that simple ingredients can be used to create food that is remembered and passed down through the generations.