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Potkriža

Cultural Context

Potkriža is a traditional Bosnian dish that showcases the rich culinary heritage of the region, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It reflects the resourcefulness of Bosnian cooks, using simple, hearty ingredients to create a comforting meal. Today, variations of Potkriža can be found across the Balkans, each family adding their own twist to this beloved recipe.

BosnianBAmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 large onion
3 tablespoons simple vegetable oil
800 grams lean beef
100 grams dried beef (suho meso)
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon vegeta
about 1 liter of water
old white bread (flatbread)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides a similar flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme can add a similar aromatic quality.

1

Cut 1 large onion into small cubes.

2

Heat 3 tablespoons of simple vegetable oil in a pot.

3

Add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until brown.

4

Add 800 grams of lean beef cut into cubes and 100 grams of dried beef.

5

Season the meat with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of vegeta.

6

Fry the meat for 5 minutes until browned.

7

Add about 1 liter of water to cover the meat.

8

Reduce heat to level 6-7 and cover the pot.

9

Let the meat cook slowly until tender, checking occasionally and stirring.

10

Prepare old white bread by cutting it up and oiling a baking dish.

11

Place the bread in the baking dish after distributing it evenly.

12

Once the meat is tender, remove it with a ladle and spread it over the bread.

13

Pour some of the cooking juice over the bread.

14

Bake the dish in the oven at 220° for 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

potladlebaking dishknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

PotkrizaPotkriža sa mesom

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