Štruklji z Ajdovo Kašo in Gobami (Julian Alps Buckwheat, Cottage Cheese & Mushroom Bake) – Authentic Slovenia Recipe
Alpine Lake Bled comfort bake pairing nutty buckwheat with forest mushrooms and creamy curd cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Toasted buckwheat groats, Creamy cottage/ricotta cheese and sautéed forest mushrooms, Browned butter crumbs, Fresh thyme, Garlic
Ingredients for Štruklji z Ajdovo Kašo in Gobami (Julian Alps Buckwheat, Cottage Cheese & Mushroom Bake) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) toasted buckwheat groats, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups creamy cottage/ricotta cheese and sautéed forest mushrooms, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup browned butter crumbs
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Slovenia seasoning (garlic, parsley, nutmeg)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, fresh thyme, and garlic, parsley, nutmeg for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine toasted buckwheat groats and creamy cottage/ricotta cheese and sautéed forest mushrooms with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with browned butter crumbs and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.