Pielmieni - Białoruskie Smaki Podlasia

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lean turkey reduces fat while ground pork 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.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable, while omitting them saves money.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Create a well in the center and add eggs and water.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then sauté until translucent.

Combine sautéed onion, garlic, and ground meat in a bowl.

Season the filling with black pepper and salt, mixing well.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut the dough into circles using a glass or cutter.

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

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

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

Serve hot with butter.

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