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Placinda with Pumpkin

Cultural Context

Placinda, a traditional dish from Ukraine, often features various fillings, with pumpkin being a popular choice during the harvest season. This dish is a celebration of local ingredients and is typically enjoyed during family gatherings or festive occasions. Today, variations can be found in many Eastern European cuisines, showcasing the adaptability and love for seasonal produce.

UkrainianUAmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
water 150 g
flour 300 g
olive oil 50 g
a pinch of salt (half a teaspoon)
pumpkin 300 g
sugar to taste

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, and cream cheese is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: butternut squash

Sweet potato is nutritious and butternut squash is often less costly.

1

Heat water up to 60 degrees.

2

Mix with butter and salt.

3

Add flour and stir.

4

Let the dough stand for 30 minutes.

5

Coarsely grate pumpkin.

6

Divide the dough into 8 parts.

7

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2-3 mm round shape.

8

Pour the pumpkin into the center and sprinkle it with sugar to taste.

9

You can also add a little cinnamon to taste.

10

Make 8 cuts, stretching and turn to the middle with an overlap.

11

Roll out to a thickness of 5-6 mm.

12

Fry in a pan in butter over low heat on both sides until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pumpkin PlacindaPumpkin Pie Placinda

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