Kupusnjača

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Kupusnjača is a savory pastry (pita) made with thin phyllo dough filled with shredded cabbage. The phyllo sheets are made with wheat flour, salt, and water dough, rolled and thinly stretched until almost see-through. The cabbage is shredded, salted, and left to rest to release as much water as possible. Once the water is released, the cabbage is squeezed and rolled into the phyllo pastry. Depending on the recipe, the filling can also include cheese, sour cream, or black pepper. Once baked, kupusnjača is usually poured over with a mixture of boiling water, butter, and salt and then left to rest so it can soften.