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Quick Cepelinai with Store-Bought Dough

This version uses pre-made dough to simplify the process while maintaining the traditional flavor of Lithuanian cepelinai.

30 minutes4 servings
Quick Cepelinai with Store-Bought Dough
Photo: Aiko99ann · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or large pot.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground meat, chopped onion, egg, and salt.
  3. Divide the dough into 8-10 portions. Flatten each into a circle, add a meat portion, and seal.
  4. Fry the cepelinai until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream or lingonberry sauce.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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