Description
Slovenian Rolled Dumplings are delicate, savory dumplings made from a simple dough filled with a creamy mixture of cottage cheese and spinach. This comforting traditional dish is boiled until tender and served warm, often accompanied by melted butter or a favorite sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, water, and salt. Mix thoroughly until you form a smooth, elastic dough that is not too sticky.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a thin, even sheet, large enough to accommodate the filling spread over it.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cottage cheese and finely chopped spinach mixture over the entire surface of the rolled dough sheet.
- Roll into a log: Carefully roll the dough up tightly from one edge to form a firm log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Slice the log: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled log into even pieces, forming individual dumplings.
- Cook the dumplings: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the dumplings and cook them until they float to the surface, indicating they are done, which usually takes a few minutes.
- Serve warm: Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve warm topped with melted butter or your preferred sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is rolled thin enough to cook through but thick enough to hold the filling.
- Use fresh spinach and cottage cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately after boiling for the best taste and texture.
- You can substitute spinach with other leafy greens like kale or chard if preferred.
- For a richer taste, add a bit of grated nutmeg to the filling mixture.
