Kljukuša (Bosnian Potato Pie)

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Potato is always a good idea when it comes to a carbo alternative.

There are many recipes that is using potatoes as the main ingredients. The simplest one is French fries. Or, you can cook it with French style, Potato Au Gratin, Danish style Frikadeller, in Japan, they have a famous Japanese potato salad that is usually served as a staple, or you want to try Bosnian style named Kljukusa.

Kljukusa is a “potato” pie that is commonly served in every house in Bosnia. In Herzegovina, Kljukusa has a different name, Izlivaca.

Kljukusa is enjoyed as a main course for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side dish for the meat menu.

Pie Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil500 g potatoes1 large yellow onion2 cloves garlic1 tbsp salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1&1/2 cup AP flour1&1/2 cup lukewarm water

Sauce Ingredients

2 cloves garlic (grated)1 cup yoghurt or sour cream (dairy or plant based)1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

Preheat oven to 200 deg C.Line a 9 inch baking dish with parchment paper & set aside.Peel onions, garlic & potatoes, grate them together into a large bowl.Squeeze mixture to release as much starch as possible, add salt, pepper, flour, water & stir vigorously until integrated.Add oil, stir, transfer into the baking dish & even the surface.Bake for 45 mins, remove pie, flip over & brush remaining butter on top.Return pie into the baking dish & continue to bake for another 10-20 mins until crust turns golden brown. Meanwhile, mix ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl.Remove pie to cool slightly, cut into wedges, serve warm with sauce & garnish of choice.