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Kvrguša

Cultural Context

Kvrguša is a traditional dish from Bosnia, often enjoyed as a comforting meal in homes across the region. It's a savory pie that showcases the simplicity of local ingredients, particularly cheese and herbs. This dish is often served during family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the warmth of Bosnian hospitality. Today, Kvrguša is appreciated not only in Bosnia but also among the diaspora, with variations emerging in different countries.

BosnianBAmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 marinated chicken drumsticks
salt
pepper
ground red pepper
olive oil
1 egg
200ml milk
150ml water
9 spoons flour
1 small spoon baking powder
150ml cooking cream

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

1

Marinate 5 chicken drumsticks with salt, pepper, ground red pepper, and olive oil, then wait 30 minutes.

2

Heat the pan and arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks.

3

Bake the chicken at 250 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.

4

In a bowl, beat 1 egg and add 200ml milk, 150ml water, and salt.

5

Add 9 spoons of flour and 1 small spoon of baking powder to the mixture, mixing well to avoid lumps.

6

The mixture should be thicker than pancake batter.

7

Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the batter mixture into the cavities.

8

Return to the oven at 250C for 30 minutes.

9

While baking, prepare the topping by mixing 150ml milk with 200ml cooking cream.

10

After 30 minutes, take the dish out of the oven and cover with the cream topping.

11

Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.

12

Remove from the oven, cut, and serve.

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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