How to Make ‘Klepe’ - A Famous Traditional Bosnian Recipe That You Can’t Stop Eating

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.

Mix flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, kneading until smooth.

Add 1 egg to the dough mixture and knead until incorporated.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a while.

In a skillet, sauté grated onion until translucent.

Add beef mince and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut out circles of dough using a glass or cutter.

Place a spoonful of meat filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, sealing the edges tightly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop the klepe into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

Serve warm, topped with melted butter, olive oil, and additional paprika.

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