NORTH CROATIAN CUCUMBER STEW ("CUSPAJZ OD KRASTAVACA")
This is one of my favorite spring stews. It is also my grandmother's recipe from her booklet. It is also side dish to meat and potato.
Provided by nitko
Categories Stew
Time 45m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers and cut them as for salad. Salt it and put aside for 10 minutes.
- Melt lard and add finely minced garlic and flour and sauté it until flour become brownish. Add paprika and stir well. Add cold water and make creamy liquid.
- Squeeze cucumbers with hand to extract bitter liquid and add cucumbers into the pot. Add vinegar, salt and pepper and cover with water.
- Cook not more than 30 minutes. Before serving add sour cream and stir.
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muzzamil baloch
[email protected]I'm allergic to cucumbers. Can I substitute another vegetable?
Gyanu Dhakal
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I have the time to make it.
Tracy Pillay
[email protected]I'm not sure if I can find all of the ingredients for this recipe in my local grocery store.
DW Myers
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit bland for my taste. I'll probably add some extra spices.
Balochi Song
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of cucumbers and dill, but I'm willing to try it.
Sylvia Awino
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork.
Jodan is Online
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Patrick Chifutu
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of the sauce. It's so smooth and flavorful.
Tarekech Dorota
[email protected]This stew is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
chantal bradshaw
[email protected]I've never had Croatian food before, but this stew has me hooked. I'll definitely be making it again.
raja zahid
[email protected]This dish is a great example of Croatian cuisine. It's simple, yet flavorful and satisfying.
Omor Omor
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this stew. The sauce is flavorful and the cucumbers are perfectly cooked.
Mutesi Shan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up extra cucumbers from the garden.
Tayyab Manj
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful sauce.
Baldev chaudhary
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, but still has plenty of flavor.
KOTIX says hi
[email protected]I love how versatile this dish is. I added some diced carrots and potatoes, and it turned out even more hearty and satisfying.
Akeba Rowans
[email protected]The recipe was clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make this stew in under an hour, and it was absolutely delicious.
Taimur Hussain
[email protected]This North Croatian cucumber stew, known as cušpajz od krastavaca, is packed with garden-fresh flavors. Enjoyed this tasty vegetarian dish with a side of crusty bread for a satisfying and refreshing meal.