👨‍🍳 Instrucțiuni

1. 1

   Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg and warm water. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

   ⏱️ 7 minutes
2. 2

   Rest the dough: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

   ⏱️ 20 minutes
3. 3

   Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped parsley, chives, dill, and black pepper. Mix well.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Ensure cottage cheese is well-drained to avoid a watery filling.
4. 4

   Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thin rectangle, about 30x40 cm.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Aim for a thickness of about 2-3 mm.
5. 5

   Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cottage cheese mixture over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border on the edges.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Don't overfill, as it will make rolling difficult.
6. 6

   Roll up the dough: Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Roll tightly to prevent the filling from escaping during cooking.
7. 7

   Cut the rolls: Cut the log into 3-4 cm thick slices.

8. 8

   Cook the štruklji: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently place the štruklji slices into the boiling water. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

   ⏱️ 20 minutes

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary.
9. 9

   Serve: Carefully remove the cooked štruklji from the water. Serve immediately, drizzled with melted butter.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Can also be served with a dollop of sour cream.