Klepe Mostarske (Bosnian Minced Beef & Onion Ravioli in Garlic Yogurt & Paprika Butter) – Authentic Bosnia and Herzegovina Recipe
Bosnia’s beloved handmade pasta triangles bathed in cool garlic yogurt and drizzled with ruby paprika butter.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 25 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Triangular meat-filled pasta dumplings (klepe), Thick garlic yogurt sauce, Sizzling sweet paprika butter, Crushed garlic, Sweet red paprika
Ingredients for Klepe Mostarske (Bosnian Minced Beef & Onion Ravioli in Garlic Yogurt & Paprika Butter) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) triangular meat-filled pasta dumplings (klepe), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups thick garlic yogurt sauce, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sizzling sweet paprika butter
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with crushed garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Bosnia and Herzegovina seasoning (sweet red paprika, mint touch, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Finely chop or mash triangular meat-filled pasta dumplings (klepe) and mix in a bowl with crushed garlic, sweet red paprika, mint touch, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to form a savory filling.
- Portion or fold the seasoned mixture with thick garlic yogurt sauce into neat traditional parcels, dumplings, or patties.
- Heat a heavy skillet with oil over medium heat or bring a steamer/broth pot to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the parcels for 12–15 minutes until tender and cooked through (crisping the bottoms in the skillet if desired).
- Spoon sizzling sweet paprika butter generously over the top and serve warm.