Lithuanian Cepelinai with Potato and Pork
Large, oval potato dumplings filled with ground pork and boiled in water. Serves 4; serving size and preparation time are estimates.
Cepelinai pair a potato dough with a savory filling and are commonly shaped into ovals. This version uses grated raw potato and ground pork; the quantities and preparation time are estimates.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the potatoes
Peel and finely grate the potatoes. Squeeze the liquid into a bowl and let it stand until the starch settles at the bottom. Discard the water and set the starch aside.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are finely grated, and the starch is visible at the bottom of the rested liquid.
20 min - 02
Make the dough and filling
Mix the grated potatoes with the reserved starch and one egg. In a separate bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped onion, and the other egg.
Ready to continue when: The potato mixture holds together, and the filling is evenly combined.
10 min - 03
Shape the cepelinai
Take a portion of potato dough and flatten it in your hand. Place filling in the center, wrap the dough around it, and seal the edges. Shape each dumpling into an oval.
Ready to continue when: Each dumpling is oval, with the filling completely enclosed.
15 min - 04
Boil and serve
Boil the cepelinai in water for about 20 minutes, until cooked through. Serve hot.
Ready to continue when: About 20 minutes have passed, and the cepelinai are cooked through.
20 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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