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Lithuanian Meat Dumplings

Name: Lithuanian Meat Dumplings
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

A variation of traditional Lithuanian dumplings filled with meat, served with a side of sauerkraut or sour cream.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Combine mashed potatoes, ground pork, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper to make the dumpling filling.
Form the mixture into large dumplings.
Cook the dumplings in a pan with 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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