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Struklji recipe
Delight in these soft, rolled dumplings filled with cheese!
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 200 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 300 g cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 150 g sour cream
- 50 g butter
- 100 g bread crumbs
How to make Struklji
- In a mixing bowl, combine 500 g of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 200 ml of water. Mix until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet, approximately 0.5 cm thick.
- In another bowl, blend 300 g of cottage cheese, 1 beaten egg, and a pinch of salt to make the filling.
- Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough, then roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
- Cut the log into 5 cm slices and place them carefully into a pot of boiling water.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until they float, then serve with melted butter and breadcrumbs.
What is Struklji?
Struklji is a traditional dish from Slovenia, boiled, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around all-purpose flour, cottage cheese and sour cream. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Struklji take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 53 dishes built on all-purpose flour. The method runs to 6 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Struklji?
Serve with melted butter for added richness and flavor.
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