Ukrainian steamed dumplings with cherries
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Kitchen
Ukrainian
Calorie content
230.8 kcal
Portions
5 port.
Cooking time
80 minutes
Proteins *
2.2 gr.
Fats *
10.7 g
Carbohydrates*
44.5 g
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Ingredients
Cooking process
The dough must be prepared in advance, as it will have to be left to cool for about an hour. Pour kefir into a deep container. Add salt and sugar to it. Instead of kefir, you can take sour milk. It is best to use finely ground wheat flour. Then the dumplings will definitely not boil over. The flour must be sifted through a sieve. Gradually add it to kefir. Stir the dough with a spoon after each addition. Soda also needs to be sieved. Add it to the dough and stir. The baking soda shouldn't taste like dough.
Continue kneading the dough with your hands. If it sticks to your hands, add flour to it. Just do not overdo it, as the dough can turn out hard and dry. You do not need to knead for a long time. Do this for a few minutes. Form the dough into a circle. Place it in a bowl and cover with a towel. Leave the dough in the refrigerator for an hour. You can also wrap it in plastic.
While the dough is resting, we start preparing the filling. We need to rinse the fresh cherries and dry them. It is best to choose dark cherries. You will have to get the bones yourself. To do this, use a regular pin. Transfer the finished cherries to a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch. It is necessary so that the juice of the berries does not flow out of the dumplings during cooking. You should not mix sugar with cherries, as it will give even more juice.
Let's start assembling dumplings. Place a mixture of sugar and starch in the center of each tortilla. Place a few cherries on top. You can also increase the amount of sugar if you use very acidic berries for cooking. Bring the edges of the dough together and squeeze well with your fingers. There should not be a single gap in the dough. Place the dumplings on a wooden board.
Fill a pot with cold water. You will need about 2-3 liters. Transfer it to the stove. When the water boils, add salt to it. It will enhance the taste of the sweet filling of the dumplings. Dip all the dumplings quickly into the water. Stir them constantly with a slotted spoon during cooking. This will prevent the dumplings from sticking.When the water boils again, reduce heat and simmer for another 7 minutes.
Transfer the dumplings to a plate. The dish can be served both hot and cold. You can add sour cream or jam to dumplings. Sour cream and berry juice sauce is perfect for the cherry filling. Such a dish will help you feel the specifics of Ukrainian cuisine. You can cook it both for a regular lunch and for gatherings with friends or relatives. Dumplings will not leave anyone indifferent. Get started cooking!