Rudarska greblica

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Once a staple among the miners who would enjoy it during the long working hours, this savory pie consists of a cheese filling that is neatly wrapped between two thin layers of dough. The filling is occasionally enriched with other ingredients such as walnuts, green onions, or leeks, and before baking, the whole pie is smeared with sour cream. Greblica first appeared in the 16th century, following the development of the mining industry in Rude, a settlement adjacent to the city of Samobor. The dish got its name from the location where it originated and the traditional ash rake tool called greblica . Though mining is not practiced in the area anymore, this dish was transformed into a local delicacy that is nowadays enjoyed as an authentic specialty, usually prepared for various special occasions.