Dumplings with cottage cheese and wild garlic
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Vareniki with cottage cheese and wild garlic are exactly what our body needs in spring and summer, when there's a lack of vitamins and we crave light, tasty food. They are very easy and quick to make. A step-by-step recipe will help you prepare them. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
To prepare the dough, put flour and salt into a bowl, make a depression in the center, and pour in 160 ml of boiling water and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
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Step 3
Knead the dough by hand, then place it in a bag while you prepare the filling.
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Step 4
Rinse the wild garlic thoroughly and finely chop it.
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Step 5
Blend the cottage cheese with an immersion blender until smooth, or rub it through a sieve.
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Step 6
Add chopped wild garlic and 1/2 to 1 egg to the cottage cheese. The amount of egg depends on the cottage cheese consistency, as its moisture content may vary. Add salt to taste and mix well.
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Step 7
No flour is needed when working with the dough. Divide the dough into 2 parts for easier handling. Roll out the dough into a thin layer and cut out circles using a small glass.
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Step 8
Gather the dough scraps and add them to the next batch.
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Step 9
Place the filling onto a circle of dough, then tightly seal the edges using any method you prefer.
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Step 10
Place the dumplings on a surface lightly dusted with flour. In this form, they can be frozen. Boil the dumplings in slightly salted water until cooked.
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Step 11
Serve the dumplings with butter and sour cream. It's incredibly delicious! I sincerely recommend you to try this recipe!