Moldovan placinte
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. You can choose any filling for the placinte according to your taste. It can be mashed potatoes with fried onions, stewed, fresh, or sauerkraut. In Moldova, placinte are also often made with raw pumpkin, grated on a coarse grater. The dough is very easy to work with, doesn't tear, and is quickly prepared using simple ingredients. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour water, vegetable oil, and vinegar into a bowl, add salt, and mix.
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Step 3
Add the sifted flour.
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Step 4
Knead a soft and elastic dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest on the countertop for about 20-30 minutes.
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Step 5
Prepare the filling. Mix the cottage cheese with the egg and salt.
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Step 6
Add finely chopped dill and green onion. Mix the filling.
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Step 7
Divide the rested dough into 4-5 parts.
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Step 8
Roll out a thin layer from a piece of dough.
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Step 9
Place 1/4 of the filling in the center.
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Step 10
Fold the edges of the dough into a square envelope, sealing the seams well. Press the flatbread with your hands to better join the edges and evenly distribute the filling inside the pie.
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Step 11
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the placindas until golden brown on both sides. First place the pastries seam-side down, then flip them to the other side.
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Step 12
Stack the ready-made placindas.
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Step 13
Serve hot.