Only a single country this week, due to there being more European countries. Apparently neck-ties originate from Croatia; a handy fact for quiz night!
Krustule
A very popular delicacy in coastal areas of Croatia is called Krostule. It is quite an old dish, proven by the fact it even has a Latin name- Crustulum. The five last letters of their Latin name, tulum, mean 'party' in Croatian.
Ingredients
3 egg yolks
2 spoons of sugar
3 spoons of rum (I left this out)
1 orange
1 lemon
200 g flour
A finger-catch of salt
2 spoons of sour cream
800 ml frying oil
Sugar powder
Method
Mix the egg yolks with sugar, giving it a good mix, use electrical kitchen mixer if needed. Add rum, together with some grated lemon and orange skin. Periodically put in some flour, and continue stirring until you receive a smooth consistency. Add a pinch of salt and crème before finishing the strong mixing, and leave for 15 minutes.
The dough should be transferred to a flour-filled surface and knead until its texture becomes rougher. Using a kitchen roller roll out to a thin layer of dough, which should be cut to approximate size: 15 cm in length, 2cm wide. Shape these rectangles how you prefer, but a simple knot is most common option. You can also use forks to achieve more artistic shapes, so release your inner talent.
Heat the oil and drop in the Krustule until they have a golden crust. Finally, cover them with sugar powder, and serve next to a cup of hot tea.
Source: http://www.croatia-times.com/like-croatia/dalmatian-krostule-recipe-reason-start-cooking-right-now/
They were ok, but as a family we are not 'fried' food fans; a naughty treat...
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