Are you ready for a culinary journey to the heart of Northern Croatia? In this article, we will take you on a delectable adventure as we explore the rustic charm of "North Croatian Farmers Cheese Dumplings." These dumplings, known as "Sirne Knedle" or "Sirne Klepe," are a true testament to the region's rich gastronomy and the creativity of its people. Made with fresh farmer's cheese, these dumplings offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's dive into the world of North Croatian cuisine and uncover the secrets behind this delectable dish.
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NORTH CROATIAN FARMERS CHEESE DUMPLINGS
This is very old recipe, mostly forgotten. Today, everyone makes potato dumplings or gnocchi, but believe me, this one are much better. Even more, you can eat them as a side dish to meat and sauces, also you can eat as a full lunch and even as a dessert - you just have to put sugar and cinnamon over. You can add whatever you want, poppy seeds, and raisins, chocolate or vanilla sauce. Perfect dessert. It is also very simple with just few ingredients. Note: for vegetarians, skip lard you can use oil as well.
Provided by nitko
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8 portions, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix well whole eggs and lard. Drain the cheese and add into eggs. Add whole semolina, mix well and leave at least two hours in refrigerator. Longer it stays in refrigerator, better dumplings.
- Heat large pot with water until it boils. Keep boiling.
- Soak your hands in cold water and make balls; Golf-ball size. Put them one after another into boiling water and cook until they start to float on the surface and than 3-5 more minutes. It really depends how hard are your dumplings (that means you have to stick to the recipe).
- To serve as a side dish to meat and sauce, fry some breadcrumbs on butter and put the dumplings into the pan, and fry with breadcrumbs just to stick it to the dumplings. Serve warm.
FARMER CHEESE DUMPLINGS
Provided by Andrej A. Fritz
Categories Cheese Side Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Shavuot Sour Cream Parsley Boil Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 side-dish or 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make dough:
- Stir together flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well in flour mixture and add egg, oil, and water, then gently beat with a fork, gradually incorporating shallow scrapings from inside flour wall to form a dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface, adding just enough flour to prevent dough from sticking, until dough is smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Rinse a 2-quart bowl with hot water and dry it, then invert over dough. Let dough stand, covered, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Make cheese filling:
- Stir together farmer cheese, sour cream, egg yolks, salt, and 1 tablespoon bread crumbs in a bowl. Beat egg whites in another bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold whites into cheese mixture gently but thoroughly.
- Roll and fill dough:
- Bring an 8- to 10-quart pot of salted water (see Tips, page 141) to a boil.
- Meanwhile, cover table with tablecloth, allowing cloth to hang over edges, and dust cloth lightly with flour (it isn't necessary to dust overhang). Lightly flour dough and roll out on cloth with rolling pin, as evenly as possible, into a 24- by 20-inch rectangle, so that a long side of rectangle is nearest you. Dough should be thin enough for you to see any pattern on tablecloth.
- Gently brush dough with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Divide cheese filling into 2 mounds on dough on left and right sides. Spread filling into 2 side-by-side 18- by 10-inch rectangles (with a short side of each cheese rectangle nearest you), leaving a 2-inch space between rectangles and a 1-inch border around outer edges.
- Holding tablecloth edge nearest you tautly, lift up cloth to make dough roll over on itself (away from you). Continue rolling, lifting tablecloth and pulling it toward you until dough is completely rolled (there is no need to use your hands to roll the dough). Cut into 2 rolls through 2-inch space between fillings.
- Carefully transfer 1 roll using a metal spatula onto center of 1 piece of cheesecloth. Fold cheesecloth over roll to cover top and wrap roll, then twist ends of cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string about 1 inch from each end. (Excess cloth on ends helps in lifting roll when boiled.) Wrap second roll in same manner.
- Cook rolls in boiling water (rolls will float), partially covered, 15 minutes. Transfer with a large slotted spoon or skimmer to a shallow baking pan and cool 3 minutes. Cut off kitchen string and unwrap cheesecloth, then transfer rolls to a platter with a metal spatula. Trim off and discard ends of rolls, then drizzle rolls with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Cut into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Be sure to drain the cottage cheese well before using it in the dumplings, or they will be too wet.
- If you don't have a potato ricer, you can grate the potatoes instead.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, or the dumplings will be tough.
- Bring the water to a boil before adding the dumplings, or they will stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through, but not overcooked, or they will become mushy.
- Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite sauce or topping.
Conclusion:
Štrukli is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and cottage cheese, and it can be easily customized to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or savory, štrukli is sure to please everyone at the table.
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