Black Bean Dumplings with Russian Smetana
A hearty, comforting dish that combines the flavors of Russia with the simplicity of a bean dumpling. Serve with a dollop of smetana and some crispy pan-fried onions.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups black beans, cooked
- ●2 cups fatty dumpling doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup russian smetana
- ●1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyoptional
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally.
- 2
In a separate pan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the cooked black beans and stir to combine.
- 3
Roll out the dumpling dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 4
Using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles of dough. Place a tablespoon of the black bean mixture in the center of each circle.
- 5
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-circle and press the edges together to seal.
- 6
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the dumplings for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 7
Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon and drain off any excess water.
- 8
Serve the dumplings hot with a dollop of smetana, some crispy pan-fried onions, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley if desired.