Kmečka Pojedina

Name: Kmečka Pojedina
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 200g smoked beef, thinly sliced; 200g aged Tolminc cheese, sliced; 150g mixed pickled vegetables (turnips, cucumbers, peppers); Fresh horseradish root, grated; 100g cottage cheese; Buckwheat or rye bread, sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved; Butter curls; Fresh herbs for garnish

Kmečka pojedina (KMECH-kah poh-YEH-dee-nah)

Farmers' Feast Platter

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 414 kcal

A generous platter of Slovenian farmhouse staples: smoked beef, cheese, pickled vegetables, fresh horseradish, and hearty bread.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 30.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

cutting board sharp knife serving platter

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large wooden board

Garnishes: fresh herbs, horseradish, butter curls

Accompaniments: buckwheat bread

Ingredients

200g smoked beef, thinly sliced
200g aged Tolminc cheese, sliced
150g mixed pickled vegetables (turnips, cucumbers, peppers)
Fresh horseradish root, grated
100g cottage cheese
Buckwheat or rye bread, sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
Butter curls
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

1
Arrange sliced smoked beef on one section of a large wooden board or platter.
2
Place cheese slices alongside, alternating varieties if available.
3
Mound pickled vegetables in small bowls or directly on the board.
4
Grate fresh horseradish and place in a small dish. Add a mound of cottage cheese.
5
Fan out bread slices and arrange hard-boiled egg halves around the board.
6
Garnish with fresh herbs and butter curls. Serve as a shared appetizer.

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Did You Know?

The kmečka pojedina tradition reflects the Slovenian belief that the quality of a farm can be judged by the quality of its preserved foods.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

cutting board
sharp knife
serving platter

Garnishing

fresh herbs, horseradish, butter curls

Accompaniments

buckwheat bread

The Story Behind Kmečka Pojedina

The farmers' feast platter represents the self-sufficient Slovenian farmhouse tradition where families preserved meats, cheeses, and vegetables through the winter. This curated spread showcases the best of a farm's larder and remains a popular way to begin a meal at traditional gostilna restaurants.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed appetizer or light meal 📜 Origins: Traditional

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