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Croatian food tour in Zagreb, Croatia | Traditional Croatian food CHEESY Štrukli + SEAFOOD feast

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Cheesy Štrukli

Cultural Context

Originating from the Zagorje region of Croatia, Štrukli is a traditional dish that highlights the region's dairy farming heritage. Often served as a main course or dessert, it reflects the local love for cheese and simple, hearty ingredients. Today, it's enjoyed across Croatia and has variations that include sweet fillings, showcasing its versatility and enduring popularity.

CroatianHRZagorjemain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with lower fat.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

1

Walk to a strukli restaurant in Zagreb.

2

Order the traditional strukli dish.

3

Observe the strukli served in a baking dish, covered in sour cream.

4

Note that the strukli is made with a special dough filled with cottage cheese, eggs, and sour cream.

5

Taste the baked strukli, noting its soft texture and subtle flavor.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinpotbaking dishspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

ŠtrukliZagorje Štrukli

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