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Lithuanian Dumplings (Cepelinai)

Name: Lithuanian Dumplings (Cepelinai)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lithuanian
Ingredients: 200g mashed potatoes; 100g ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil

Traditional Lithuanian dumplings filled with meat, served with a side of sauerkraut or sour cream.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, ground pork, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper to form the dumpling filling.
Shape the mixture into large dumplings.
In a pan, cook the dumplings in a little oil until golden brown.
Serve with a side of sauerkraut or sour cream.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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