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Slovak dumplings with feta cheese

5 servings

90 minutes

It is best to start preparing the dough a day in advance.

Slovak dumplings with feta cheese
Energy value per serving
Calories
516.7kcal
Proteins
22grams
Fats
20.5grams
Carbohydrates
60.6grams
Ingredients
5servings
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Boil the potatoes in their skins, drain the water, transfer to a bowl, and let them cool to room temperature. Then cover the dough with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Potato: 500 g
  • Step 2

    2

    Peel all the boiled potatoes and grate them on a medium grater. Take half of the potatoes and gradually add cheese, 200 grams of flour, and eggs, knead the dough. Roll the dough into a log, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it 'rest' for 20-30 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Potato: 500 g
    2. Serbian brine cheese (sir): 250 g
    3. First-grade wheat flour: 300 g
    4. Chicken egg: 2 pieces
  • Step 3

    3

    For the filling, take the remaining half of the potato, add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and mix everything until smooth.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Potato: 500 g
    2. Salt:  to taste
    3. Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
  • Step 4

    4

    Sprinkle the remaining 100 grams of flour on the work surface and gradually incorporate it all into the dough, then roll it out to a thickness of about 2 mm.

    Required ingredients:
    1. First-grade wheat flour: 300 g
  • Step 5

    5

    Cut circles from the dough with a diameter of 7-8 cm. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle, then seal the edges (optionally, you can press them with a small fork for a stronger seam and a nice texture).

  • Step 6

    6

    Drop the dumplings into salted boiling water and gently stir to prevent them from sticking. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes after they float.

  • Step 7

    7

    While the dumplings are boiling, chop the bacon into small cubes (3-4 mm) and fry until crispy.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Smoked bacon: 100 g
  • Step 8

    8

    Serve the dumplings with sour cream, topped with crispy bacon and finely chopped green onions.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sour cream:  to taste
    2. Smoked bacon: 100 g
    3. Spring onion: 1 bunch