Dumplings with cottage cheese and herbs
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Vareniki, one could say, are a popular and universally loved dish. They are always delicious, filling, and inexpensive. Preparing them is very easy, especially with a cottage cheese filling, which is practically ready to use. Your only task is to finely chop the herbs and mix them with the cottage cheese. It turns out very tasty—give it a try. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for vareniki.
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Step 2
Knead the dough. Put flour and salt into a bowl.
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Step 3
Pour in refined sunflower oil.
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Step 4
Gradually pour in hot water, but not boiling water.
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Step 5
Knead a fairly firm yet elastic and tender dough. Cover it with a towel and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 6
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling for the dumplings. Place the cottage cheese in a bowl.
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Step 7
Add chopped parsley or dill.
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Step 8
Mix the cottage cheese with herbs. You can add a little salt.
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Step 9
Roll out part of the dough into a sheet. Cut out circles using any cutter.
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Step 10
Fill the mugs with the cottage cheese and herb filling.
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Step 11
Shape the vareniki and place them on a plate dusted with flour.
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Step 12
Boil the dumplings. To do this, bring water in a saucepan to a boil and add a little salt. Add the dumplings, stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Once the dumplings float to the surface, cook them for 5-6 minutes, then remove from the pot.
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Step 13
The dumplings with cottage cheese and herbs are ready. Serve at the table.