Ščipanci

Ščipanci is an old and traditional dish hailing from the northern parts of Croatia. It consists of flour, water, eggs, salt, sour cream, and paprika powder. The dough should be a bit thicker in order to pinch it, then tear off pieces which are dropped into boiling water, hence the name of the dish – ščipanci, derived from ščipati, meaning to pinch.

When boiled, ščipanci are typically combined with sour cream and paprika powder, then served as an accompaniment to the main dish. In the past, ščipanci were typically served for breakfast with fried eggs, bacon, and onions.