How to Make Ukrainian Dumplings with Olia Hercules

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrition while mashed cauliflower reduces carbs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers protein with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu is a lower-calorie option, while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add water and eggs to the flour mixture; knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by boiling potatoes until tender; mash and mix with cheese and herbs.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

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 the edges to seal.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; add dumplings and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes.

Serve hot with sour cream or yogurt.

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