Fish Dumplings
Description
I don't cook fish-filled vareniki at home very often, but every time I do, it becomes a little celebration in our family. This dish has an amazing taste and an unforgettable aroma, and honestly, I haven't met a single person who didn't enjoy these vareniki. In principle, you can use other types of fish, but red fish gives the dish a particularly refined flavor. By the way, you might want to keep this simple fish vareniki recipe in mind for when you're expecting guests—this treat is definitely something you can proudly serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour the water into a bowl and mix it with salt (0.5 tsp) and vegetable oil. Then gradually add flour in small portions and knead a fairly firm dough. Wrap the dough in a plastic bag and place it in the refrigerator.
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Step 2
For the filling, we rinse the fish fillet and dry it thoroughly, then cut it into small cubes.
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Step 3
Peel the onion and garlic and chop them finely.
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Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and add the onion and garlic. Sprinkle the vegetables with a teaspoon of sugar and sauté until golden brown.
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Step 5
When the onion and garlic have cooled, add them to the sliced fish, add another spoon of sugar, spices, and salt to taste, then mix everything.
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Step 6
Take the dough out of the refrigerator, divide it into portions, roll each portion into a sausage shape, and cut them into small pieces.
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Step 7
Take one piece at a time and roll it out into a flat round (not too thin).
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Step 8
Place the fish filling onto the flatbread, but not too much, so the dough doesn't tear during cooking.
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Step 9
Wrap the filling in the dough, shape into a dumpling.
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Step 10
Thus, make dumplings until the dough or filling runs out.
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Step 11
Pour water into a saucepan, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add the vareniki to the water and, after they float to the surface, cook for 3-5 minutes.
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Step 12
Serve the fragrant and incredibly delicious dumplings at the table and enjoy. Everyone, bon appétit!