Lazy 'Nezhinka' Dumplings

1. 1 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 10 g
2. 2 Sugar 15 g
3. 3 Cottage cheese 5% (tvorog)pack 300 g ≈ $2.80 150 g
4. 4 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 1 pcs
5. 5 Semolinapack 700 g ≈ $2.20 30 g
6. 6 Wheat flour 30 g
7. 7 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 30 g
8. 8 Salt 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Cream softened butter¹ with sugar and salt until smooth.

2. Add cottage³ cheese, egg, and semolina⁵; knead into a soft dough.

3. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes to allow the semolina⁵ to absorb moisture.

4. If the dough sticks to your hands, add a little flour as needed.

5. Roll into ropes about 2 cm thick, then cut into 2 cm pieces.

6. Drop the dumplings into boiling salted water and cook for 3–4 minutes after they float.

7. Lift out with a slotted spoon and serve with sour⁷ cream.

In short

• In the planner this dish is cooked for two days: reheat on day two.