Croatian Soparnik Recipe
Soparnik is a traditional Croatian pie filled with a mixture of chard, onion, and parsley. Originating from Poljica, near the Omiš hinterland, it is typically prepared in a round shape and is commonly served on special occasions.
Ingredients
- Chard - 2.2 lb
- Onion - 1
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Pastry flour - 4 cups
- Olive oil - 4 tbsp
- Water - 1 ½ cup
- Oil - 4 tbsp
- Parsley (finely chopped) - 2 tbsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Vegeta (all-purpose seasoning) - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Begin by heating up the oven to 350 °F.
- Add flour, salt, oil and water to a bowl and combine to prepare a firm dough.
- Divide the dough into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Cover with a cloth and keep it aside for about 15 minutes.
- It’s time to clean the chard and chop it into small pieces.
- Add the chopped onion and parsley to the bowl with the chard.
- Combine all the ingredients well.
- Next, take the bigger chunk of dough and roll it out.
- Transfer it to a baking sheet and add the chard mixture on top.
- Now, take the smaller piece and roll it out too. Place it over the chard.
- Press the ends of the dough and connect the upper dough to the lower, making sure the filling doesn’t come out.
- Allow the soparnik to bake for around 35 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the garlic and add it to the olive oil. Keep aside.
- Once the pie is done being cooked, take it out of the oven and brush it with the freshly prepared olive oil and garlic mixture while it is still hot.
- Allow it to cool down for some time, and then cut it into triangles or squares and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 739mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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