IT'S TIME FOR SLAVA: "SNJEŽNA KRALJICA" – PERFECT FOR THE SLAVA TABLE

The slava table doesn't always have to feature traditional dishes like Russian salad, Mimosa salad, or pasta salad.

PHOTO: Petya Stoineva

This year, elevate your menu with something new – the savory cake "Snježna Kraljica" ("Snow Queen"). Creamy, juicy, and refreshing, this delicacy pairs perfectly with bread and homemade pogacha, adding a special touch to your celebration.

Ingredients for "Snježna Kraljica":

400 g of sour cream or crème fraîche

200 g of rice (cooked in salted water)

300 g of mayonnaise

2 boiled carrots

400–450 g of bologna or ham

2 boiled potatoes

5 boiled eggs

4 pickles

10 olives

1 bunch of parsley

Preparation:

Mix the cooked rice with chopped parsley, boiled eggs, diced bologna, and sour cream. Spread half of this mixture as the first layer in a cake mold.

Add a layer of mayonnaise, then grated potato, grated carrot, some parsley, and diced bologna.

Repeat the layering process until you’ve used all the ingredients. Finish with a layer of mayonnaise.

Decorate with cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh parsley.

This savory cake is not only delicious but also visually stunning – a perfect choice for your special slava moments. Enjoy the preparation and celebration!