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Strukli

Name: Strukli
Cuisine: Croatian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups fresh cow's milk cheese (such as cottage cheese or ricotta); 2 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt

Strukli is a traditional Croatian dish consisting of dough filled with fresh cheese, often served boiled or baked. It is a comforting and versatile dish that holds a special place in the cuisine of the Zagreb region and is often served during family gatherings and festive occasions.

6 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Croatian85%

Austro Hungarian15%

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
3 cups
fresh cow's milk cheese (such as cottage cheese or ricotta)
2 cups
eggs
2
sour cream
1 cup
butter
4 tablespoons
salt
1 teaspoon

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Strukli originates from the northwestern region of Croatia, particularly Zagreb and its surroundings, where it evolved as a staple dish reflecting the region's pastoral lifestyle and dairy farming traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Croatian85%

ingredients+techniques

Austro Hungarian15%

technique_influence

Techniques

kneading rolling boiling baking

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