Lamb Dumplings
A hearty Croatian dish featuring tender lamb and fluffy dumplings. This recipe is perfect for a cold winter evening.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Lamb shoulder
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●2 Eggs
- ●1 cup Milk
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- ●6 slices Bacon, diced
- ●1 medium Onion, chopped
- ●3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the lamb shoulder with salt and black pepper.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- 4
Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Add the lamb shoulder to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- 8
Transfer the lamb to a baking dish and set aside.
- 9
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
- 10
Mix the dough until smooth and elastic.
- 11
Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- 12
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- 13
Flatten each ball of dough into a disk using a rolling pin.
- 14
Place a tablespoon of the lamb mixture onto the center of each disk.
- 15
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
- 16
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the dumplings for 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 17
Serve the dumplings hot with the lamb and sauce.
- 18
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.