Paški Sir
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Paški Sir

Firm, aromatic sheep’s-milk cheese from Pag, shaped by salty island pasture.

Prep5 mins
Cook
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
Croatian Starter Nut-freeVegetarian
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The story

Paški Sir developed within this setting and is best understood through the ingredients, cooking method and meal occasion that define it. Its identity is inseparable from a Croatian region such as Dalmatia, Istria, Zagorje, Slavonia, Dubrovnik or the island of Pag. It is famous for firm, aromatic sheep’s-milk cheese from Pag, shaped by salty island pasture. The contrast of texture, seasoning and temperature gives the recipe a clear identity. Paški Sir matters culturally because it is tied to a recognisable way of eating rather than existing only as a written recipe. It is encountered at family tables, konobas, coastal gatherings, feast days and regional celebrations.

Ingredients

2servings
  • Main
  • 1 portion Paški sirPaški sir, sliced
  • 1 portion OlivesOlives
  • 15 millilitre Olive oilOlive oil [Phase 1 metric normalisation: standard small-batch olive oil amount for serves 2; source-check if oil is central to dish]
  • 1 portion Crusty breadCrusty bread

Method

  1. Method

    Arrange cheese slices on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with bread and olives.

Nutrition

per serving

Calories480
Protein17g
Carbs55g
Fat22g
Fibre4g
Sugar4g
Salt1.4g

Estimated nutrition for Paški Sir; use as editorial/testing data and refine from exact ingredient weights if needed.

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