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Kvrguša (kvrguša)

A flaky pie filled with shredded chicken and vegetables, rolled in thin pastry and baked until golden. It is a Bosnian family dish, often made on Sundays or to welcome guests.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Appareil

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

707 kcal per serving

Protein
30.1 g
Carbohydrates
80.5 g
Fat
27.8 g
of which saturated fat
6 g
Fiber
5.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into small pieces, slice the onions, peppers and mushrooms, then chop the garlic.
  2. Sauté the onion in the oil until translucent, add the chicken, garlic, peppers and mushrooms, then season with paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  3. In a bowl, mix the fresh cheese, beaten eggs and milk to get a smooth batter.
  4. Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Oil a rectangular dish and layer 5 sheets of filo pastry, brushing with oil between each layer.
  5. Spread the chicken filling over the pastry, pour half of the cheese batter over it, then close with 5 more oiled sheets.
  6. Pour the rest of the batter over the top, prick the pastry in a few places and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the surface is well golden.
  7. Let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting into portions.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian kvrguša. Replace the chicken with cooked spinach and potatoes for a meat-free dish.

Using what you can find here. Filo pastry is sold in supermarkets; if needed, use ready-made puff pastry.

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