Klepe

Klepe

Klepe (KLEH-peh)

Bosnian Dumplings

Prep Time 1 hour
📈 Difficulty Hard
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 436 kcal

Delicate crescent-shaped dumplings filled with spiced ground beef, boiled and served drenched in garlic yogurt and paprika butter.

Nutrition & Info

440 kcal per serving
Protein 26.0g
Carbs 38.0g
Fat 20.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

rolling pin large pot small skillet

Presentation Guide

Vessel: shallow bowl

Garnishes: paprika butter, fresh parsley

Accompaniments: garlic yogurt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make dough: mix flour, egg, water, salt. Knead until smooth. Rest 30 min.

  2. 2

    Mix beef, onion, salt, pepper for filling.

  3. 3

    Roll dough thin, cut 8cm circles. Place 1 tsp filling on each, fold into crescents, seal edges.

  4. 4

    Boil dumplings in salted water 8-10 min until they float.

  5. 5

    Mix yogurt with minced garlic and salt.

  6. 6

    Melt butter with paprika. Serve dumplings topped with garlic yogurt and paprika butter.

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Did You Know?

Klepe are Bosnia's answer to Turkish manti, but Bosnian cooks make them larger and more generously stuffed.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • rolling pin
  • large pot
  • small skillet

Garnishing

paprika butter, fresh parsley

Accompaniments

garlic yogurt

The Story Behind Klepe

Klepe trace their lineage to Central Asian dumplings that traveled west through Turkish manti traditions. In Bosnia, the dish was adapted with local dairy culture, creating the signature garlic yogurt and paprika butter topping that distinguishes it from its Turkish cousin.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Ottoman era

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