History

Karadjordjeva snicla was created in the 20th century by Belgrade chef Mica Stojanovic at the Hotel Golf after a deep-frozen chicken Kiev wasn't available; he rolled the available veal around kajmak instead and named it for the Karadjordjevic royal dynasty. Sometimes called Maiden's Dream for its long shape.

Common allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Egg

Make it at home

Yield 4Hands-on 30 minTotal 1 hrDifficulty Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 4 veal escalopes (about 150g each), pounded thin
  • 200g kajmak (or full-fat cream cheese as substitute)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 200g flour
  • 3 eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk
  • 300g fine breadcrumbs
  • Sunflower oil for frying

Method

  1. Lay each escalope on a board and pound to 4 mm thickness with a flat mallet. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a long ribbon of kajmak across the centre of each escalope, leaving 2 cm on each end.
  3. Roll the escalope into a tight cigar, tucking in the ends to seal in the kajmak.
  4. Dredge each roll in flour, then in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb step for a double coating.
  5. Heat 4 cm of sunflower oil in a deep pan to 170 degrees Celsius.
  6. Fry the rolls for 6 to 8 minutes, turning to colour evenly, until deep gold.
  7. Drain on kitchen paper and rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potato and tartare sauce.

Tip from the editors. Make sure the kajmak is cold from the fridge so it holds shape during rolling; warm kajmak will melt and seep out before the breadcrumbs set.

Where to eat karadjordjeva snicla

Karadjordjeva snicla in Belgrade

Madera ★ 4.0

Japanese sushiChef House team$$$$A la carte mains 2500-6500 RSDMon-Sun 09:00-24:00Book 1 week ahead

Madera anchors the Tasmajdan park terrace beside St Mark's Church in Belgrade. A gastronomic institution since 1937, Serbian classics plus sushi grill.

Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 43, 11000 Belgrade Book →

Manufaktura ★ 4.7

Eastern European$$stari-gradSun-Thu 09:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-01:00

Manufaktura on Kralja Petra plates traditional Serbian with regional cheeses, Mangalica meats and cherry iced tea in Belgrade. Large garden seating.

Signature: Cevapcici, Mangalica platter, Homemade cherry iced tea

Kralja Petra 13-15, 11000 Belgrade

Sesir Moj ★ 4.4

Bosnian$$stari-gradUntil Mon-Sun until 01:00

Sesir Moj has live tamburica weekdays 18:00-01:00 and weekend matinees from 15:00. The Skadarska kitchen keeps Serbian classics open until close in Belgrade.

Try: Karadjordjeva snicla, pljeskavica, mixed grill

Skadarska 21, 11000 Belgrade

Stara Hercegovina ★ 4.4

Bosnian$$stari-gradMon-Sun 12:00-24:00

Stara Hercegovina hosts Belgrade artists from a Carigradska street room. Three halls (Travunia, Zahumlje and main) plus a 130-seat summer garden.

Signature: Herzegovinian lamb, Mixed Serbian grill

Carigradska 36, 11000 Belgrade

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