Mandrykas

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, egg, salt and warm water to make a firm dough. Knead for 8 minutes, cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
2. In a bowl, mix the drained cheese, egg yolk, parmesan, salt and pepper until you have a smooth filling.
3. Roll the dough out very thinly on a floured surface and cut out 6 cm rounds with a cutter or a glass.
4. Place a small spoonful of filling in the centre of each round, fold into a half-moon and pinch the edges firmly.
5. Bring a large pan of salted water to a simmer and cook the mandrykas in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until they rise to the surface.
6. Drain them and fry them in melted butter for 2 minutes to make them slightly crisp, if you like.
7. Serve them warm with the smetana and chives.