Spinach Dumplings

Name: Spinach Dumplings
Ingredients: 2 (300 g) packages frozen spinach, thawed well drained (squeeze out water with hands); 4 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1 pinch nutmeg (optional); pepper; 2 egg whites or 1 large egg; 12 cup dry curd cottage cheese; 6 tablespoons flour; 8 cups water

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 (300 g) packages frozen spinach, thawed well drained (squeeze out water with hands)
4 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
pepper
2 egg whites or 1 large egg
12 cup dry curd cottage cheese
6 tablespoons flour
8 cups water

Directions

1

Drain the spinach, and squeeze out the liquid.
2

Add in 1/2 tsp salt, nutmeg (if using), egg and the cottage cheese.
3

Add in enough flour to give it a firm texture (approx 6 tbsp).
4

Form into balls, and put on a plate.
5

Chill for 30 minutes or more.
6

In a large pot bring 8 cups water with remaining salt; bring to a boil.
7

Add in the dumpling balls; cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they rise to top of the water.