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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Zeljanica

How to order / say it
Say it Zeljanica — [zel-YAH-nee-tsah]
Order I'd like a serving of Jajce Pita, please.
Locally Молим вас једну порцију Јајце пита.
Say locally

A savory pastry filled with cheese and spinach, traditional to Jajce.

Why try it?

Jajce Pita represents the confluence of local ingredients, showcasing simple yet rich flavors fundamental to Jajce's food culture. It offers a taste of traditional home-cooked comfort.

How it tastes

The pita boasts a flaky, golden-brown crust filled with a moist, tangy interior that balances the creaminess of cheese with the earthy notes of spinach. It is served warm and often accompanied by a refreshing yogurt dip.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Emerging in the mid-19th century, Jajce Pita utilized the local production of cheese and spinach. Its popularity rose within family kitchens before spreading to social gatherings and eateries in the city.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g phyllo dough
  • 🥕 300 g spinach
  • 🥛 200 g cheese
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🥛 50 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. 2 Sauté spinach and onion until soft.
  3. 3 Mix with cheese and eggs.
  4. 4 Layer phyllo dough, add filling, fold and brush with butter.
  5. 5 Bake for 30 minutes until golden.

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