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Belarusian Kolduny

Cultural Context

Originating from Belarus, Kolduny are traditional dumplings that reflect the country's agricultural roots and hearty cuisine. Often filled with meat or potatoes, they are a staple in family gatherings and festive occasions. Today, Kolduny have gained popularity beyond Belarus, with variations appearing in neighboring countries, showcasing the shared culinary heritage of Eastern Europe.

BelarusianBYmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400 g minced meat
5 g salt
2 g black pepper
1 onion
1 kg potatoes
1 tbsp sour cream
8 g salt
3 g black pepper
1 egg
2–3 tbsp flour
sunflower oil
300 g pork belly
150 g mushrooms
dill
parsley

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: regular bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

1

Grate 1 kg of potatoes finely.

2

Chop 1 onion and remove excess liquid from the grated potatoes.

3

Add 1 tbsp of sour cream, 8 g of salt, 3 g of black pepper, 1 egg, and 2–3 tbsp of flour to the potatoes.

4

Mix the ingredients until combined.

5

In a skillet, heat sunflower oil over medium heat.

6

Fry the mixture until golden brown, then turn over and fry over low heat until golden brown.

7

Chop 1 onion coarsely.

8

Cut 300 g of pork belly into medium-sized pieces, separating the fat from the meat.

9

In the same skillet, fry the pork belly until golden brown.

10

Add the chopped onion and 150 g of coarsely chopped mushrooms to the skillet.

11

Season with 6 g of salt and 3 g of black pepper, and stir in some sour cream.

12

Finish by adding dill and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skilletgrater

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

KoldunyBelarusian Dumplings

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