Description
Cepelinai, also known as zeppelins, are a traditional Lithuanian dish made from grated potatoes and filled with minced meat. They are typically served with sour cream and are a staple in Eastern European cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg potatoes
- 200 g minced meat (pork or beef)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes. Squeeze out excess liquid and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the minced meat with chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
- Add the egg and flour to the grated potatoes and mix well to form a dough.
- Take a portion of the potato dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center and shape it into a dumpling.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the water and cook for about 25-30 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the dumplings until golden brown on all sides.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are well-drained to prevent the dough from becoming too wet.
- You can substitute the meat filling with mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg