Traditional Belarusian dumplings with meat!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

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, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Add water and egg to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered with a cloth.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then sauté in butter until translucent.

Combine sautéed onion, ground meat, and spices in a bowl, mixing well.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut out circles from the dough using a glass or cutter.

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

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain.

Serve hot with sour cream and garnish with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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