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Salčići — traditional dish from Novi Sad, Serbia
Dessert Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Salčići

How to order / say it
Say it Салчићи — [Sal-chee-tsi]
Order I'd like some salčići, please.
Locally Желим салчиће, молим вас.
Say locally

Sweet pastries made with pork leaf lard.

Why try it?

Salčići reflect Novi Sad's fusion of pastoral life and indulgence. They are a delightful treat enjoyed during winter months, bringing warmth and sweetness to chilly days.

How it tastes

Flaky and buttery, with a delicate sweetness that melds with the rich lard, creating a perfectly crisp bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

This pastry dates back to the 19th century when it was popularized by rural households using pork lard as a way to create rich, celebratory desserts for holidays.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 200 g pork leaf lard
  • 🌾 500 g flour
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🍯 150 g powdered sugar
  • 🌾 10 g yeast
  • 🍯 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 🥛 150 ml milk

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, and sugar, then add milk to form a dough.
  2. 2 Roll out dough, layer with melted lard and butter.
  3. 3 Cut into shapes, bake until golden.

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