Potato dumplings in kefir
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The dough for these dumplings should be quite firm. The filling is made from mashed potatoes, onion, and fried pork fat. The finished dish can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, prepare the dough. Mix the flour, kefir, add a raw egg and a pinch of salt. Knead the dough until firm. Let it rest for about thirty minutes, then knead it again.
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Step 2
2. Wash the potatoes, peel them, and boil until cooked. When the potatoes are done, drain the water. Mash the potatoes.
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Step 3
3. Peel the onion, finely chop it, and sauté in the rendered fat. Set aside about one-third of the sautéed onion (this portion should be ground, then added to the filling, and well peppered).
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Step 4
4. Shape the dumplings not too small. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add a little salt, and drop the dumplings into the boiling water. Gently stir with the back side of a slotted spoon, making sure the dumplings don't stick to the bottom of the pot. Cook for about ten minutes.
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Step 5
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked vareniki, place them into a serving bowl, and top with the remaining onions and cracklings. Now give it all a good shake. We can serve now.