The recipe for this dish was provided to us by Seoski turizam Moslavačka priča from Velika Ludina.
VENISON PAŠTICADA WITH HOMEMADE COLORFUL GNOCCHI FROM SPINACH AND AJVAR
Ingredients:
1 kg venison
2 onions
3 cloves of garlic
2 carrots
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
500 ml red wine
150 g dried plums
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation: Cut the venison into bite-sized cubes. Clean and dice the onions, garlic, and carrots into small cubes. Heat the oil in a large cooking pot and sauté the meat until it is browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside. In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, and carrots, and sauté until softened.
Add the flour and mix well until everything is combined. Pour in the red wine and broth, then stir well. Return the meat to the pot and add the dried plums and bay leaves. Cover the pot and let the dish simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
When the meat is tender, remove the pot from the heat and let the dish cool slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the meat with homemade colorful gnocchi. Enjoy your meal!
