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TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE PASTA FROM KONOBA “RANČ MAHA,” KORČULA ISLAND

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TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE PASTA FROM KONOBA "RANČ MAHA," KORČULA ISLAND

TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE PASTA FROM KONOBA “RANČ MAHA,” KORČULA ISLAND

Discover a fun and unique way to make pasta, learned from the Konoba “Ranč Maha” on Korčula Island. This method is not only a culinary delight but also a perfect family activity to enjoy together during leisure time.

🕒 Prep Time: 40 min

🍳 Cook Time: 5-7 min
🍰 Yields: 12 servings (about 1.2 kg pasta)

🥄 Ingredients

  • 1 kg all-purpose flour
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 100 ml oil
  • 400 ml water
  • 1 tsp salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 🥣 Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
  2. 🥚 Pour the beaten eggs, oil, and water into the well. Sprinkle salt around the edges of the flour.
  3. 🤲 Gradually incorporate the flour into the liquid by kneading gently until the dough comes together.
  4. ⏳ Transfer the dough to a bread machine set to the kneading program (about 13 minutes) or knead by hand until the dough is smooth, elastic, and not sticky.
  5. 🛏️ Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. 🔪 Divide the dough into smaller pieces. Roll each piece into a cylinder about 1.5 cm thick. Cut the cylinders into 1 cm pieces.
  7. ✋ Take each piece, flatten it into a small rectangle, then wrap it around a wooden skewer.
  8. 🤲 Rub the skewer gently between your palms, thinning the dough evenly. Be careful not to press too hard.
  9. ➡️ Slide the skewer out, leaving the pasta hanging. Place the formed pasta on a clean towel to dry briefly.
  10. 💧 Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water until cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain well and serve.

💡 Tips

  • Kneading in a bread machine ensures a consistent, elastic dough but can be done by hand.
  • Letting the pasta dry briefly helps maintain shape when boiling.
  • Use wooden skewers of similar size for even pasta thickness.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Family cooking activities
  • Traditional Croatian meals
  • Homemade pasta lovers

📝 Final Thoughts

This traditional pasta-making technique from Korčula Island combines fun with flavor, giving you homemade pasta with a distinct shape and texture. It’s a wonderful way to connect with Croatian culinary heritage while creating delicious meals together.