Potato Dumplings (lithuanian Cepelinai)
Potato dumplings, known as Cepelinai in Lithuania, are a traditional Eastern European dish that is hearty and satisfying. These large dumplings are made with a potato dough and filled with a savory meat filling, then boiled and served with a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ground pork, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper.
- Take a handful of the potato dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center and wrap the dough around it, forming a large dumpling.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the sour cream. Heat gently, but do not boil.
- Serve the cooked dumplings with the sour cream sauce and a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Clean kitchen towel Large bowl Small saucepan
Tools
Spoon Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the potato dumplings with a side of sautéed cabbage and a glass of cold kefir for an authentic Eastern European meal.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes to ensure the dough holds together during cooking.
Cost
$15