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Pastrmajlija Recipe

Pastrmajlija Recipe

Shivani Choudhary
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Pan (if using fresh meat)

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 10 g salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 250 ml water warm
  • 50 ml vegetable oil
  • 500 g pork meat traditionally preserved, or fresh, cut into cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Pour the yeast mixture and vegetable oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Meat:

  • Season the pork cubes with salt and pepper.
  • If using fresh meat, sauté the cubes in a hot pan until they're browned on all sides. If using preserved meat, you can skip this step.

Assemble the Pastrmajlija:

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and divide it into two equal parts.
  • Roll out each portion into a flat oval shape, roughly the size of your baking tray.
  • Place the rolled-out dough on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  • Distribute the seasoned or sautéed pork cubes evenly over the dough, pressing them lightly into the dough.

Bake:

  • Bake the Pastrmajlija in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove from the oven, crack an egg on top of each Pastrmajlija, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the egg is fully cooked.

Serve:

  • Let the Pastrmajlija cool slightly before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy your homemade Pastrmajlija with a side salad or a cold beer!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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