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Kljukuša
Kljukuša: baked grated potato and flour batter with garlic yogurt, from Bosanska Krajina in Bosnia
Ask anyone from Bihać or Cazin in north-western Bosnia about kljukuša and they will describe a big tray of it coming out of the oven on a weekday, golden and blistered, then soaked in garlic yogurt at the table. Grated raw potato is stirred into a loose flour batter and baked in a thin layer, giving a crisp, browned top and a soft, slightly chewy middle, a bit like a potato pancake from the oven. The cold, garlicky yogurt against the hot potato is the whole point, with a green salad or pickles on the side. The usual slip is spreading it too thick, which leaves a gummy, undercooked centre; keep the layer to about 1.5 cm. Chef's tip: get the oiled tray smoking hot in the oven first, so the bottom crisps as soon as the batter hits it.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the bake
- 2 ¼ lb potatoesfloury, peeled
- 9 oz plain flour
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp sunflower oil
For the garlic yogurt
- 1 ⅛ lb plain yogurt
- 3 cloves garliccrushed
- 1 pinch salt
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Method
0/7 doneStep 1: Heat the oven to 425°F. Pour 4 tbsp sunflower oil into a 30 x 40 cm roasting tray and put it in the oven to heat for 10 minutes.
10 minStep 3: Stir in 9 oz plain flour, 1 ¼ cups water and 2 tsp salt until you have a thick, sloppy batter that drops slowly off a spoon.
2 minStep 4: Carefully take out the hot tray, swirl the oil and spread the batter in an even layer about 1.5 cm deep; it should sizzle.
2 minStep 5: Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is deep golden with crisp brown edges and the centre feels firm when pressed.
38 minStep 6: Meanwhile, mix 1 ⅛ lb plain yogurt with 3 cloves garlic and 1 pinch salt and chill.
2 minStep 7: Cut the kljukuša into squares and pour the garlic yogurt over the hot pieces, or serve it in a bowl alongside.
1 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 470 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 80 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does kljukuša take?
- About 60 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of plain flour?
- Self-raising flour, same amount (then leave out the baking powder).
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