Ubrnjenik

Ubrnjenik or obrnenk or ubrnenk are traditional Slovenian dumplings originating from the Upper Savinja Valley region. The dumplings are made from roasted wheat, buckwheat (most commonly), or corn flour and boiling salted milk. Cream and butter are added for better consistency and flavor, and the mixture is then shaped into balls that are served warm or cold. Ubrnjenik is often accompanied with sour milk, yogurt, or a cup of coffee on the side. The dish is quite heavy, and in the past it was prepared for the farmers' breakfast, before they started a day of hard work in the fields. The farmers also used to wrap ubrnjenik in horseradish leaves and eat the dumplings for lunch.