World Flavors Cookbook

Idrijski Žlikrofi (Potato Dumplings)

Small, hat-shaped pasta dumplings from Idrija, filled with a special potato mixture.

Cuisine: Slovenia

Ingredients

• Dough: 300g flour, 1-2 eggs, oil, water
• Filling: 500g boiled potatoes, 50g onions, chives, marjoram, salt, pepper, minced lard or bacon

Instructions

1. Make a dough and let rest.
2. Prepare filling: mash potatoes and mix with sautéed onions and herbs.
3. Roll out dough thin.
4. Place small balls of filling on the dough.
5. Fold and cut into the characteristic "Napoleon's hat" shape.
6. Boil in salted water until they float.