Štruklji facts for kids
Štruklji (say "STROO-klee") is a super popular and traditional dish from Slovenia. Think of them as tasty rolls made from dough with different yummy fillings inside. You can either cook them or bake them. While they used to be for special parties, now people in Slovenia eat them all the time! They are a bit like Zagorski štrukli, a similar dish from Croatia.
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A Look Back in Time
The very first time we know about Štruklji being made was way back in 1589. A chef in a big house in Graz wrote down a recipe for cooked Štruklji with a special herb called tarragon.
Later, in the 1600s, Štruklji became a fancy dish for city people to enjoy at celebrations. About 200 years after that, they became popular in the countryside too. By the early 1900s, Štruklji were a common meal that families ate regularly.
How They Are Made
Štruklji are made with simple ingredients.
What You Need
The dough usually uses flour, like wheat or buckwheat. It's mixed with egg, a little oil, warm water, and salt.
Making the Dough
All these ingredients are mixed together. Then, the dough is rolled out very thin, like a big flat sheet.
Tasty Fillings
The best part is the filling! You can have sweet or savory kinds. Some popular sweet fillings are:
- Apple
- Walnut
- Poppy seed
For savory options, people often use:
- Cottage cheese
- Tarragon
Once the filling is ready, it's spread evenly over the thin dough. Then, the dough is carefully rolled up into a long log.
Cooking Methods
There are different ways to cook Štruklji:
- They can be steamed.
- Boiled in water.
- Fried until golden.
- Baked in an oven.
Štruklji are often served with meat and gravy, or with a yummy sauce made from breadcrumbs.
