Traditional Slovakian Pork Dumplings
A hearty and comforting dish from the heart of Europe, featuring rich, flaky Slovakian pastry wrapped around tender pork and simmered in a savory broth.
Ingredients
- ●1 package (about 1 pound) rich, flaky Slovakian pastry
- ●1 pound ground pork
- ●1 medium, finely chopped onionabout 1 cup
- ●3 cloves, minced garlicabout 2 tablespoons
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●1, beaten eggfor brushing pastry
- ●about 1 cup water
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until softened.
- 4
Add the flour to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Gradually add the water to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Add the salt and black pepper to the pan and stir to combine.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the Slovakian pastry to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- 8
Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of pastry.
- 9
Place a tablespoon or two of the pork mixture in the center of each pastry circle.
- 10
Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg and fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle.
- 11
Press the edges of the pastry together to seal the dumplings.
- 12
Place the dumplings in a large baking dish and brush with additional egg for a golden glaze.
- 13
Bake the dumplings in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 14
Serve the dumplings hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.