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Idrijski Žlikrofi (Slovenia)

An authentic recipe for traditional Slovenian Idrijski žlikrofi, highlighting the precise dough rolling techniques and savory potato filling.

Level Hard Prep 60 min Cook 20 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

80 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 60m

Cook 20m

Level Hard

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Slovenian Idrijski žlikrofi, highlighting the precise dough rolling techniques and savory potato filling.

Famous Slovenian stuffed dumplings from Idrija with a rich potato filling and signature shape.

Ingredients

Servings

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Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/2 cup water or oil (as needed for dough consistency)

Filling

500 g potatoes (peeled and boiled)
50 g smoked panceta or bacon (finely minced)
2 tbsp lard or butter
1 small onion (finely minced)
1 tbsp chives and marjoram (chopped)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Rolling pin For rolling thin dough
Large pot For boiling dumplings
Potato masher For smooth filling

Instructions

Mix flour, egg, and water to knead a smooth, elastic pasta dough. Let it rest covered for 30 minutes.
Boil and mash the potatoes while still hot. Sauté the minced onion and panceta in lard or butter until golden.
Combine the mashed potatoes, sautéed onion-panceta mixture, herbs, salt, and pepper to form the filling.
Roll out the dough thinly, place small dollops of filling, fold the dough over, and pinch to form the characteristic hat-like shape of žlikrofi.
Drop the dumplings into boiling salted water and cook for 4-5 minutes until they float to the surface.
5 min
Drain and toss with butter, breadcrumbs, or traditional meat sauce (omaka) before serving.

Nutrition

Calories 380

Protein 10g

Carbs 52g

Fat 14g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 420mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 60 min

Cook 20 min

Total 80 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 8.5
Difficulty 6.5
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exquisite Slovenian culinary treasure with delicate pasta and a wonderfully comforting potato filling.

Pros

Protected traditional recipe
Melt-in-your-mouth texture
Deep cultural heritage

Cons

Requires patience for shaping

Overview

Famous Slovenian stuffed dumplings from Idrija with a rich potato filling and signature shape.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Slovenian Idrijski žlikrofi, highlighting the precise dough rolling techniques and savory potato filling.

Tips

Ensure the potato filling is completely smooth without lumps for easier shaping
Do not roll the dough too thick, as traditional žlikrofi are prized for their delicate pasta layer
Traditionally served with 'žirovniška omaka' (lamb or rabbit ragout) or butter and fried breadcrumbs