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Slovenian Cuisine

Potica

Potica is a traditional Slovenian dessert, a rolled pastry filled with various sweet fillings, such as nuts, poppy seeds, or tarragon. 1)

Žganci

Žganci are a type of porridge made from buckwheat or corn flour, often served as a side dish with stews or meat. 2)

Kranjska Klobasa

Kranjska Klobasa, also known as Carniolan sausage, is a Slovenian pork sausage with a distinctive curved shape, often grilled or boiled. 3)

Idrijski Žlikrofi

Idrijski Žlikrofi are traditional dumplings filled with potato, onion, and other savory ingredients, often served with a rich sauce or butter. 4)

Prekmurska Gibanica

Prekmurska Gibanica is a layered pastry dessert made from poppy seeds, walnuts, apples, and cheese, creating a delicious and sweet treat. 5)

Ričet

Ričet is a hearty Slovenian barley and bean soup, often prepared with various vegetables and smoked pork. 6)

Belokranjska Povitica

Belokranjska Povitica is a savory rolled pastry filled with cottage cheese, tarragon, and other herbs, typical of the Bela Krajina region. 7)

Pražen Krompir

Pražen Krompir is a dish made from diced and roasted potatoes seasoned with onions, often served as a side dish. 8)

Jota

Jota is a traditional bean and sauerkraut soup, often made with smoked pork or sausages, a hearty and warming dish. 9)

Bleki

Bleki are small, doughnut-like pastries often filled with jam, chocolate, or custard, and enjoyed during celebrations and festivals. 10)

Matevž

Matevž is a dish made from mashed potatoes and beans, often served with a drizzle of pumpkin seed oil. 11)

Sirovi Štruklji

Sirovi Štruklji are rolled dough filled with cottage cheese, sugar, and eggs, creating a sweet and creamy dessert. 12)

Kremšnita

Kremšnita, also known as Bled cream cake, is a famous Slovenian dessert made from layers of puff pastry and vanilla custard cream. 13)

Kobariški Štruklji

Kobariški Štruklji are dumplings made from buckwheat dough filled with a mixture of cottage cheese, sour cream, and spices. 14)

Ajdovi Krapi

Ajdovi Krapi are buckwheat dumplings filled with various ingredients, such as cottage cheese, walnuts, or meat, often served with a savory sauce. 15)