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Kletski (клецкі)

Large dumplings made from a flour and potato dough, filled with minced meat, poached in water and served as a one-pot dish. A great classic of Belarusian family tables, comforting and hearty.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Farce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Mix the mashed potato, still warm, with the flour, egg and salt until you have a smooth dough.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in a pan with a little oil, then add the minced meat and season with pepper.
  3. Cook the meat for 8 minutes, stirring, until well browned, then let it cool.
  4. Take a small piece of dough, flatten it in your hand and place a spoonful of filling in the centre.
  5. Close the dough into a ball, pinching the edges well so the filling doesn't escape.
  6. Drop the kletski into boiling salted water and poach for 15 minutes at a gentle simmer, then drain and serve with melted butter and sour cream.

Variations and tips

Mushroom version. Replace the meat with sliced mushrooms sautéed with the onion for a vegetarian version.

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