Cherry dumplings (vegan)
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Dumplings are always delicious, and berry dumplings, especially cherry ones, are loved by everyone in my family. You can make them in summer when cherries are ripe, or in winter using frozen berries. For cherry dumplings, I usually prepare a lean dough, which is elastic and very rarely tears during cooking. This recipe provides detailed instructions. The finished dish can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the cherries, remove the pits, and sprinkle the berries with sugar. Let them sit for a couple of hours to soak. Then drain the cherries in a colander so the juice can drip off.
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Step 2
Sift flour into a bowl, add salt and sugar.
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Step 3
Pour vegetable oil and boiling water into the flour. Quickly knead the dough. To avoid burning yourself, first mix with a spoon, then use your hands.
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Step 4
The dough should be soft and tender. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 15–20 minutes.
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Step 5
Roll out the dough into a thin layer, about 3 mm thick. Cut out circles using a glass.
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Step 6
Place berries in the center of each circle. If the cherries are still sour even after soaking with sugar, you can sprinkle a little sugar on top.
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Step 7
Form beautiful dumplings, carefully and tightly pinching the edges. Place the dumplings on a surface sprinkled with flour.
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Step 8
Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Put the vareniki into the boiling water—do not cook all at once; it's better to cook in several batches. After the vareniki float to the surface, continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
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Step 9
Place the finished vareniki on a plate and lightly sprinkle with sugar or drizzle with vegetable oil.
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Step 10
From the remaining cherry juice and pits, we'll make a syrup to serve with the dumplings. Bring the juice to a boil and simmer over low heat until it reaches the desired consistency. Strain and serve.