How to pronounce Fuži

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /fûʒi/. In plain English letters that is FOO-zhee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Fuži?

Fuži is a noodle dish of Croatia. Where it comes from: Istria. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and beef. It tastes savory.

Where Fuži comes from

Fuži is one of 24 signature dishes of Croatia on this map. See all dishes from Istria.

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• Soparnik · Bread & pastry · Poljica (near Omiš)

  Soparnik is a thin, round pie of Swiss chard, onion, parsley, garlic and olive oil between two sheets of unleavened dough.

Food of Croatia

Dishes like Fuži in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Fuži:

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• Bansh банш · Noodles & pasta · Mongolia

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