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“Poljički soparnik”/ “Poljički zeljanik”/ “Poljički uljenjak” is a thin rolled-out dough in the shape of a round loaf that is filled with chard and red onion and baked in a red hot, open hearth in a bed of coals covered with ash. It is round in shape and has a diameter of 90 cm to 110 centimeters. The surface of baked product is coated with olive oil and crushed or finely chopped garlic. After baking and coating, Poljički soparnik is cut into pieces shaped like a rhomboid. Its color ranges from light yellow to light green, the crust is burnt and has minor cracks, and has the scent of wood burnt on an open fire and of garlic. The edge pieces are partially crispy, while the pieces further from the edge are soft and have a unique taste due to the combination of chard, olive oil and garlic.