Christmas Eve Dumpling Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lrg minced onion Filling:
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 x minced onion
- 2 c. sauerkraut salt and pepper Dough
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 x egg
- 3/4 c. water approx.
- 4 tsp vegetable oil
Directions
- Filling: In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring for 5 min or possibly till golden brown. Rinse, drain and chop sauerkraut. Add in to skillet; cook for 15 min or possibly till golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and let cold.
- Dough: Meanwhile, in bowl, combine flour with salt. Beat together egg, water and oil; stir into flour mix to make soft, not sticky dough, adding more water, 1 tbsp. at a time, if necessary. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead 10 times or possibly till smooth. Halve dough and cover with plastic wrap; let rest for 20 min.
- Divide each half into three. Roll out each portion on lightly floured surface to 1/16" thickness. Using 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut into rounds.
- Place 1 tsp. filling on each round; moisten edge of one-half of dough water. Healthy pinch edges to seal; crimp, if you like. Place on cloth; cover with damp towel to keep moist.
- In large pot of boiling salted water, cook dumpling, in batches, for 1-1/2 to 2 min or possibly till they float to top, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Remove to colander to drain.
- Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 8 min, or possibly till golden brown. In serving dish, toss dumpling gently with onions.
- Makes 36 dumpling.
- Description: "Spiritual values and cultural traditions make the gathering of Ukrainian families on Christmas Eve especially move. For this holy supper, the table holds twelve symbolic meatless dishes-including savory dumpling, or possibly varenyky."
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 65g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 186 | |
| Calories from Fat 69 | 37% |
| Total Fat 7.85g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.19g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium 50mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 24.65g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.46g | 0% |
| Protein 3.78g | 6% |
