Meat dumplings
4 servings
30 minutes
Meat dumplings are a traditional dish of Belarusian cuisine that combines simplicity and heartiness. Historically, they originated in rural homes where potatoes were a staple food. The tender dough made from grated potatoes mixed with flour and eggs creates a soft, velvety texture. Inside is a juicy filling of minced meat that releases the aroma of spices: black pepper, cumin, and onion during cooking. Dumplings are served hot, often with sour cream or fried onions, adding richness to them. This dish is a symbol of home comfort, warming with its taste and aroma. It is perfect for family lunch or dinner, especially in cold weather when something nourishing and warming is desired.
1
Grate raw potatoes on a grater, place them on a sieve and let the liquid drain; add salt, flour, eggs and mix.
- Potato: 8 pieces
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
2
From this mixture, dumplings are formed, filled with meat filling, and boiled in salted water until cooked, like pelmeni.
- Beef: 300 g
- Salt: to taste