Lithuanian · Lithuania
Potato and Pork Dumplings with Mushroom Sauce
Cepelinai are large Lithuanian potato dumplings filled with minced meat and served in a rich mushroom sauce. This recipe captures the authentic flavors and textures of the dish.
40 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Boil potatoes until tender, mash them with a bit of butter and salt.
- In a pan, cook onion and garlic until soft, add ground pork and cook until browned.
- Mix the meat mixture into the mashed potatoes to form a filling.
- Shape the mixture into large dumplings and set aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms with garlic, add beef broth, and simmer.
- Place the dumplings in the sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.