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Urdă and Dill Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup urdă cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Water for boiling

Special Equipment Needed:
- Large pot for boiling water
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
- Slotted spoon

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine urdă cheese, flour, egg, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the dough is formed.
2. Dust a clean surface with flour and knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into small balls.
4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
5. Drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
6. Use a slotted spoon to remove the dumplings from the water and transfer them to a plate.


Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
Temperature:
Boiling water
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 220
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 12g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Urdă cheese can be substituted with ricotta cheese or cottage cheese.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with dried dill.

Variations:
- Add minced garlic to the dough for extra flavor.
- Serve the dumplings with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
- Top the dumplings with melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure the dough is well-kneaded to prevent the dumplings from falling apart while cooking.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the dumplings from the water to prevent them from breaking.
- Serve the dumplings immediately after cooking to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Storage Instructions:
Store the leftover dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
To reheat the dumplings, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the dumplings. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation Ideas:
Arrange the dumplings on a plate and garnish with fresh dill.

Garnishes:
Fresh dill

Pairings:
Urdă and dill dumplings pair well with a light salad or roasted vegetables.

Suggested Side Dishes:
Roasted vegetables, green salad, or mashed potatoes.

Troubleshooting Advice:
If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little bit of water.

Food Safety Advice:
Make sure the dumplings are cooked thoroughly before serving.

Food History:
Urdă and dill dumplings are a traditional Romanian dish.

Flavor Profiles:
The dumplings have a creamy and slightly tangy flavor from the urdă cheese, and a fresh and herbaceous flavor from the dill.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve the dumplings as a main dish or as a side dish.

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Region: Romanian

Taste: Savory, Herby, Tangy, Earthy, Aromatic