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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
Potato and Pork Dumplings with Mushroom Sauce
Photo: Auctor quaerendae · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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