In the culinary landscape of Croatia, the northern region proudly presents a delectable dish deeply rooted in tradition: North Croatian Liver Dumplings for Soup. These savory dumplings, known locally as jetrena klepetanca, are a delightful addition to hearty soups, stews, and broths. Crafted with a combination of liver, bread, eggs, and aromatic spices, these dumplings offer a unique taste and texture that elevates any soup to a comforting and flavorful experience. Our collection of recipes explores variations of this classic dish, providing home cooks with a range of options to suit their preferences and culinary skills. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to modern interpretations with a creative twist, these North Croatian Liver Dumplings for Soup are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LIVER DUMPLINGS
This was my dad's way of making sure we got our weekly dose of liver. It's one of those 'by guess and by golly' recipes that he never wrote down. Most of the time he added it to soup, but once in a while he ladled it over noodles and fried onions.
Provided by JEANIE BEAN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grind liver in a food processor until smooth. Blend in bread crumbs, egg, flour, salt and pepper. Using a wet spoon, drop spoonfuls into boiling broth. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 358.6 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1876.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CROATIAN SIMPLE CHICKEN LIVER MEAL
This is meal I was enjoying to eat when I was a kid. We used to eat grilled chicken every Sunday and in Croatia you can buy the whole chicken on the market. We use neck, head, wings, legs, guts for soup, and my father, brother and I would enjoy this meal usually in the morning. This is recipe for 3-4 portions. You can serve it with cooked rice or mashed potato.
Provided by nitko
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Take a frying pan. Sauté finely sliced onion on lard until soft.
- Add sliced chicken liver and sauté it until they become grayish.
- Add red dried paprika, chili and pepper and mix well.
- Saute it but not long, liver should be medium done. Salt at the end otherwise liver would be hard.
- You can add a spoon of sour cream on each plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 433.7, Sodium 383.3, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 21.9
NORTH CROATIAN PORK LIVER PATE
This is very simple meal, very tasty when serving with nice cool wine. It is also important to eat it with fresh Vienna bread or any small bread.
Provided by nitko
Categories Spreads
Time 1h20m
Yield 5 portions, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mince onion and bacon and sauté it until tender.
- Cut liver into small pieces; add into bacon and onion and sauté it for 10 more minutes. Cool it.
- Grind the mixture twice with the machine. Add sour cream and mix well. Serve with warm bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 351.6, Sodium 1070.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 27.9
LIVER DUMPLINGS
"THESE DUMPLINGS can be serve in beef broth, or you can thicken the broth like gravy and serve this dish as a stew. Either way, they are hearty, delicious and different!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the liver, onion, salt, 1 teaspoon sage, coriander, basil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover and process until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, egg whites and yolk; process until well mixed. Batter should be thick and spoonable. (Add a little water if too thick or a little flour if too thin.) Set batter aside. , In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, combine the broth, cornstarch and remaining sage and pepper; bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a gentle boil. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto broth, dipping spoon in broth to release dough. Gently boil, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until dumplings are no longer sticky. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh liver. Fresh liver is more flavorful and has a better texture than frozen liver.
- Soak the bread in milk before adding it to the liver mixture. This will help to keep the dumplings moist and tender.
- Do not overmix the liver mixture. Overmixing will make the dumplings tough.
- Form the dumplings into small, round balls. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Cook the dumplings in simmering water. Boiling water will make the dumplings tough.
- Serve the dumplings immediately. They are best when they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
North Croatian liver dumplings are a delicious and hearty soup addition. They are made with a mixture of liver, bread, eggs, and spices. The dumplings are then simmered in water until they are cooked through. Liver dumplings are a traditional Croatian dish that is often served during the winter months. They are also a popular street food in Croatia. If you are looking for a new and exciting soup recipe, give North Croatian liver dumplings a try. You won't be disappointed!
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