Mlinci facts for kids
Roast chicken with mlinci and sauce
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| Type | Flatbread |
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| Course | Side dish |
| Place of origin | Croatia |
| Main ingredients | Flour, salt, and water |
Mlinci is a special type of thin, dried flatbread. It is a popular side dish in Croatian cuisine. It's super easy to make! You just pour hot, salty water or soup over the dry mlinci pieces.
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What is Mlinci?
Mlinci is a very thin, crispy bread. It's like a big, flat cracker. People often serve it with roasted meats. It soaks up the yummy juices from the meat, making it soft and full of flavor.
How to Make Mlinci
Making mlinci at home is a fun process.
- First, you mix flour, salt, and water to make a dough. Sometimes, people add eggs or a little fat too.
- Next, the dough is rolled out very, very thin. It's usually about 1 millimeter thick.
- Then, these thin sheets of dough are baked. This can be done in an oven or on a hot plate.
- After baking, the mlinci becomes dry and crispy. It's then broken into smaller pieces, usually about 5 centimeters big.
- When it's time to eat, you just add hot water or soup to these pieces. They quickly become soft and ready to enjoy!
How Mlinci is Eaten
Mlinci is a favorite side dish in several countries. It goes well with many types of roasted meat.
Mlinci in Croatia
In Croatia, especially in areas like Zagorje and Slavonia, mlinci is often served with roast turkey. It's a traditional dish that families love. Sometimes, before serving, the dry mlinci pieces are quickly fried in poultry fat. This gives them an extra crispy texture and rich flavor.
Mlinci in Slovenia
In Slovenia, mlinci is a traditional food for St. Martin's Day. On this day, people often eat duck or goose with mlinci. It's a special meal to celebrate the holiday.
Mlinci in Serbia
You can also find mlinci in Serbia, especially in the province of Vojvodina. There, it's often served with lamb or chicken fillet. It's usually paired with a creamy sour cream sauce.
Soaking in Meat Drippings
One of the most delicious ways to serve mlinci is by soaking it in meat drippings.
- After roasting meat, the meat is taken out of the pan.
- The broken pieces of dry mlinci are then placed directly into the pan.
- They soak up all the flavorful fat and juices left behind by the roast.
- The mlinci is then baked for a short time in the pan.
- This makes the mlinci incredibly tasty and soft. It's then served right alongside the main roast.
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