Traditional Ukrainian Pork Dumplings
A hearty and comforting dish from Ukraine, featuring tender pork dumplings served with a side of fried onions and fresh dill.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground pork80% lean, 20% fat
- ●2 cups All-purpose flourFor dumpling wrappers
- ●1 large EggFor dumpling wrappers
- ●1 large OnionFor frying
- ●1 teaspoon SaltFor seasoning
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepperFor seasoning
- ●1/4 cup Fresh dillFor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Combine ground pork, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add 1 egg to the pork mixture and mix until just combined.
- 3
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 4
Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 6
Dampen the edges of the dough with water and fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- 7
Press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
- 8
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- 9
Fry the dumplings until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 10
Serve the dumplings hot with a side of fried onions and fresh dill.