Potato dumplings in kefir
Description
I'd like to share with you a recipe for potato dumplings made with kefir. What makes this recipe special is the addition of cheese to the filling, which makes it incredibly delicious and tender. Plus, the filling is very easy to work with, so even a beginner can easily shape neat dumplings. Believe me, you won't be able to stop eating them :)
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the potatoes and boil in salted water until cooked. Drain the water, then immediately add the cheese, cut into small cubes, to the pot. Cover with a lid and let sit for about 5 minutes.
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Step 2
2. By this time, the cheese will have softened slightly.
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Step 3
3. Then mash the potatoes with cheese using a blender or masher. The filling is ready, let it cool.
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Step 4
4. To prepare the dough, combine the egg, sifted flour, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 5
5. Mix everything thoroughly and let the dough rest for half an hour. Then divide it into several equal parts and roll out thinly on a floured surface.
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Step 6
6. Using a glass, cut out circles.
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Step 7
7. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each, previously rolled into a ball, to make it easier to shape.
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Step 8
8. Carefully fold in half and seal the edges. That's it, the dumpling is ready!
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Step 9
9. If you often make dumplings with different fillings at home, you can get a special "dumpling maker" like this one.
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Step 10
10. Boil the ready dumplings in salted water for just 5 minutes after boiling. You can freeze part of them for later use.