Borscht-Flavored Ukrainian Beet Dumplings
A hearty Ukrainian-inspired dish filled with a sweet and sour beet-based filling, served as a main course. The beet flavor is enhanced by the addition of a borscht-based broth.
Ingredients
- ●2 medium Beets
- ●1/4 cup Butter
- ●1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 large Egg
- ●1/4 cup Water
- ●1/4 cup Chopped fresh dill
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- ●1 cup Borscht broth
- ●1/4 cup Bitter greens (such as dandelion or arugula)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped beets and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 4
Gradually add the water, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
In a separate bowl, combine the egg and borscht broth. Mix well to combine.
- 8
Add the egg mixture to the beet mixture and stir until well combined.
- 9
Add the chopped bitter greens to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- 10
Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 11
Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- 12
Flatten each ball slightly into a disk shape.
- 13
Place a tablespoon of the beet mixture in the center of each disk.
- 14
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
- 15
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the dumplings to the pot and cook until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.
- 16
Serve the dumplings hot, garnished with additional chopped fresh dill if desired.