Kūčiukai

Kūčiukai

Kūčiukai (also šližikai) is a traditional Lithuanian dish served on Kūčios. They are small sweetish pastry pieces made from leavened dough and poppy seeds. Usually served soaked in poppy seed milk, though can also be eaten separate, as well as vary in sweetness.


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