| Ajdovi žganci | |
| Country: | Slovenia |
| Type: | žganci |
| Main Ingredient: | buckwheat, water, salt, cracklings, oil or grease |
Slovenian: '''Ajdovi žganci''' is a sort of Slovenian: [[žganci]]. Translated to English, it would be termed "buckwheat mush" or "buckwheat spoonbread". It is a national Slovene dish. Balthasar Hacquet (1739–1815) mentions that Slovenian: žganci was served with sauerkraut in Upper Carniola.[1] The oldest preparation method explains the word Slovenian: žganci. The word Slovenian: žganci is derived from the Slovenian verb Slovenian: žgati meaning "to burn" or "to toast".[1] Slovenian: Ajdovi žganci are served together with obaras, meat sauces, sauerkraut, black pudding, and/or various sausages. The ingredients may vary through different regions.
In general the main ingredients are:
In some cases potatoes are mixed in.