How to Make Crispy Moldavian Placindas / Simple Puff Pastry Recipe / Cook at home

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

Mix flour, warm water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash them in a bowl.

Sauté onions in oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Combine mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, minced meat, oregano, and pepper in a bowl.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each into a circle.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the placindas until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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