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.

Around Christmas, sireki are sometimes served with dried fruit. If desired, they can be additionally seasoned with chili powder.