
Everyday meals
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Farce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Mix the mashed potato, still warm, with the flour, egg and salt until you have a smooth dough.
- Sauté the chopped onion in a pan with a little oil, then add the minced meat and season with pepper.
- Cook the meat for 8 minutes, stirring, until well browned, then let it cool.
- Take a small piece of dough, flatten it in your hand and place a spoonful of filling in the centre.
- Close the dough into a ball, pinching the edges well so the filling doesn't escape.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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