Hercegovački uštipci

Hercegovački uštipak is a simple fritter that originates from Herzegovina. In the past, these fritters were typical peasant food, but nowadays it's a quick snack or a replacement for bread. They're made with flour, water, salt, and a bit of loza (grape brandy). The batter should be on the thicker side, similar to pancake batter. It's placed in hot oil with a spoon so that the shape is elongated or oval. The mixture is fried on both sides until golden, and the fritters can then be eaten as they are or served with cheese, cold cuts, prosciutto, kulen, or yogurt.