Pražene gobe z jajci is a Slovenian dish with origins in the Štajerska region, where mushroom picking is a common and popular activity, so baked mushrooms with eggs and fresh parsley is a beloved dish in the region, served as a hot appetizer or an independent dish.
In order to prepare it, the mushrooms should be cleaned and cut into thin slices, then sautéed with onions. Chopped parsley, pepper, and chopped garlic are then added to the pan before the addition of whisked eggs. The concoction is seasoned with salt and stirred until the eggs have been thoroughly cooked.
Čompe is a traditional dish originating from the Soča area. The dish consists of boiled potatoes with cottage cheese and the list of ingredients includes medium-sized potatoes, cottage cheese, sour cream, white pepper, and salt. The unpeeled potatoes are scrubbed, washed, and boiled in water.
Once done, the potatoes are cut in halves, then topped with a combination of cottage cheese and sour cream. The dish is finished by seasoning it with salt and freshly ground white pepper. It’s usually served as an appetizer.
This rustic Slovenian dish was traditionally prepared during pig, veal, or lamb slaughter. It usually combines cooked offal such as lungs and hearts with bread, spices, and eggs. The combination is mixed into a mash that is then shortly baked and should be served warm.
Mežerli can be enjoyed as an appetizer or the main course when it is accompanied by bread, boiled potatoes, or potato salad. The dish is usually associated with the region of Koroška.
Frtalja is a rustic Slovenian dish that's especially popular in Primorska cuisine. It may look like an omelet or a pancake, but it's neither. This egg-based dish is prepared with a combination of beaten eggs, flour, herbs, vegetables, cured meat (optional), and salt.
It's important that the herbs prevail, and they must be fresh. Frtalja is usually about 3 centimeters in height and it used to be a staple dish on May 1st, when it was related to the superstition that the first frtalja (usually made with fennel) drives vipers away.
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Sireki is a traditional snack or appetizer originating from the Slovenske Gorice area. It’s made with a combination of cottage cheese, salt, paprika, and cumin. The cheese is mashed with a fork, seasoned with spices, then shaped into small cones that are often bite-sized.
The cones are dried in the sun or in a warm place in the kitchen. Sireki are typically paired with white wine and enjoyed as a snack. They can also be served with buckwheat bread with walnuts, or as a part of a cheese plate at the end of lunch or dinner.
Tuhinjska fila or Tuhinj stuffing is a traditional dish that is only prepared on festive occasions, such as Easter. It is made with white bread, eggs, ham or smoked meat, onions, cream, and various spices. Visually, it is reminiscent of savory pogača breads.
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