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Klepe Bosnian Traditional Dumplings (Ravioli)

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Klepe

Cultural Context

Klepe is a traditional Bosnian dish, similar to dumplings, often filled with spiced meat. It reflects the culinary heritage of the region, where hearty meals are a staple of family gatherings. Typically enjoyed during festive occasions, klepe showcases the use of simple ingredients to create comforting flavors. Today, variations exist across the Balkans, with different fillings and sauces, making it a beloved dish in many households.

BosnianBAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g flour
salt
2 eggs
2dl water
250g ground beef
black pepper
1 minced onion
sour cream
heavy whipping cream
butter
1 tablespoon ground red paprika

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option while margarine is often cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative, while aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

1

Add some salt to 500g flour.

2

Knead with 2 eggs and add 2dl water.

3

Prepare the filling with 250g ground beef, black pepper, salt, and 1 minced onion.

4

Roll out the dough with some flour to 2mm thickness.

5

Boil water with some salt.

6

Cut out dough to 7-8cm circles.

7

Evenly spread beef mixture on the circles.

8

Close and seal the dumplings.

9

Drop the dumplings into boiling water.

10

Option 1: Bake dumplings at 250°C for about 15 minutes.

11

Option 2: Mince garlic, add sour cream and heavy whipping cream, melt some butter, and add 1 tablespoon ground red paprika to make a sauce.

12

Pour the paprika sauce over the dumplings and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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