Idrijski žlikrofi

Idrijski žlikrofi are traditional dish of Slovenia.

RECIPE

Recipe for the preparation of around 150 idrijski žlikrofi (enough for the whole family):

You need:

Dough: up to 300g white flour, 1-2 eggs, oil, water or milk as necessary.

Filling: 500g potatoes, up to 50g minced lard or chopped smoked bacon, up to 50g onion.

Seasoning: chives, black pepper, salt, marjoram.

Mix together the ingredients for the dough, which should not be too hard. Knead the dough until it becomes flexible and elastic and does not stick to the hands or the board. If the dough is cut it must be dense and without air holes. Form the dough into a loaf and leave to rest for 30 minutes. Then roll it out thinly.

In the meantime, prepare a filling from boiled and peeled potatoes. Mash the potatoes when still warm. Season with salt. Fry and chop the smoked bacon and add to the potatoes (alternatively use cracklings or minced lard). Mix in the fried onion and seasonings. Mix well and knead until the mixture is soft. Form the mixture into hazelnut-sized balls.

I get this recipe here: http://www.slovenia.si/visit/cuisine/modern-culinary-trends/idrijski-zlikrofi-a-true-speciality-of-idrija/

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