Description
Slovenian Rolled Dumplings are a traditional savory dish featuring a soft dough filled with creamy cottage cheese and fresh spinach. These dumplings are rolled, sliced, and boiled to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful treat perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
To Serve
- Melted butter or choice of sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, egg, water, and salt until you achieve a smooth, elastic dough. Knead gently if necessary to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thin, even sheet to create the base for the filling.
- Add the filling: Spread the cottage cheese and chopped spinach uniformly over the entire surface of the dough sheet to ensure each dumpling has a balanced flavor.
- Roll the dough: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, encasing the filling inside securely.
- Slice the dumplings: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into even pieces about 1 to 1.5 inches thick to create individual dumpling portions.
- Boil the dumplings: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings and cook them until they float to the surface, indicating they are fully cooked, usually about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon, drain well, and serve warm topped with melted butter or your preferred sauce for added richness.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is rolled thinly for tender dumplings.
- Spinach can be replaced with other leafy greens if desired.
- Serve with sour cream or a light tomato sauce for variation.
- Boiling time may vary slightly depending on dumpling size.
