Lički škripavac (Lika cheese)

Škripavac is the typical fresh cheese of Lika, the hinterland beyond Velebit. It is soft, rich, white and rindless and squeaks slightly between your teeth, hence the name (škripati = to squeak).

It is made only from raw cow’s milk from Lika and a little salt. Milk collected in the morning can be on sale as cheese by the afternoon. Since December 2021 Lički škripavac has been registered EU-wide as a protected geographical indication.

Try it fresh on the way up to Velebit or at markets and fairs such as Potok Srića in Senj.

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