Dumplings with sorrel
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can make these dumplings all year round using frozen sorrel, but in summer, with fresh sorrel, they turn out especially aromatic, juicy, and delicious. Despite the sugar in the filling, these dumplings have a pleasant, slightly tangy taste. They are very tasty served with sour cream or natural yogurt. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to your taste. This dish is not only delicious and budget-friendly, but also very healthy! Be sure to try it during the season. Serve hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
- 2
Step 2
Rinse the sorrel, trim the stems, and dry.
- 3
Step 3
In a deep bowl, combine water, salt, oil, and egg.
- 4
Step 4
Add the flour in parts.
- 5
Step 5
Knead a fairly firm and elastic dough. Gather it into a ball, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
- 6
Step 6
Meanwhile, chop the sorrel with a knife and place it in a frying pan.
- 7
Step 7
Simmer it covered over low heat for 3-5 minutes. The sorrel should soften and reduce in volume. Remove the sorrel from heat, drain any excess juice that has formed, sprinkle with sugar, and mix. Optionally, you can add a piece of butter. The filling is ready.
- 8
Step 8
Pinch off a piece of dough and roll it into a sausage shape. Cut the dough into small pieces.
- 9
Step 9
Then roll out each piece into a circle.
- 10
Step 10
Place 1-1.5 tsp of filling in the center.
- 11
Step 11
Carefully pinch the edges together using any convenient method.
- 12
Step 12
Thus, form all the dumplings. The finished dumplings can be frozen for later use or boiled immediately in hot water for 5-7 minutes.
- 13
Step 13
Vareniki can be served with sugar, sour cream, or butter.