Dumplings with cottage cheese
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Homemade manty with cottage cheese can be a great option for a healthy and delicious breakfast. Serve them with fresh fruits or sour cream, as well as berry syrups if you make them sweet. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Like the classic version, the recipe for making manty with cottage cheese begins with the dough. To do this, mix water, flour, egg, and salt to form the dough. It should be quite firm, yet pliable and elastic. A thorough kneading will help achieve the right consistency. Set the finished dough aside for now.
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Step 2
2. Wash, dry, and chop the fresh herbs (in this version parsley and dill, but you can use any herbs available).
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Step 3
3. Add the egg to the cottage cheese, season with salt to taste, and mix thoroughly.
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Step 4
4. Mix the cottage cheese with the herbs. If the filling turns out too dry, you can add another egg or a little kefir, for example.
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Step 5
5. Now it's time to work with the dough again. Divide it into small pieces, roll each piece out thinly, and place the cottage cheese filling in the center.
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Step 6
6. Carefully seal the edges.
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Step 7
7. Fold the edges to form round mantu.
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Step 8
8. Grease the bottom of the steamer or dumpling cooker with oil and place the assembled mantu there. After about 25 minutes, the cheese-filled mantu will be ready and can be served.