Ukrainian Vushka Little Ear Dumplings and Mushroom Gravy
๐ Cook Time: 5 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 30 minutes
๐ Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Ukrainian cuisine with this exquisite recipe for Vushka Little Ear Dumplings and Mushroom Gravy. These tender dumplings, filled with savory mushroom goodness, are paired perfectly with a rich and creamy mushroom gravy. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving comfort food, this dish is sure to impress.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: European, Christmas, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1052.2
- Fat Content: 72.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 95.9mg
- Sodium Content: 2501.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 84.1g
- Fiber Content: 6.7g
- Sugar Content: 10.3g
- Protein Content: 21.7g
Ingredients:
| For Vushka Dumplings: | |
|---|---|
| 2 cups flour | 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1 egg yolk | 1/4 cup evaporated milk |
| 1/2 cup milk | 2 tablespoons oil |
| 1 tablespoon butter |
| For Mushroom Filling: | |
|---|---|
| 1 cup dried mushrooms | 2 tablespoons oil or butter |
| 4 cups fresh mushrooms | 1 onion, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon ground black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1 tablespoon lemon juice | 1 cup bread crumbs |
| For Mushroom Gravy: | |
|---|---|
| 1 cup mushroom mixture (from above) | 2 cups stock |
| 1 cup cream | 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) |
Instructions:
For Vushka Dumplings:
- Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add egg yolk, evaporated milk, and oil. Mix until well combined.
- Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth, then form it into a ball.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out a third of the dough into a thin rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 1-1/2 inch squares.
- Place a teaspoon of mushroom filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the dough diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal.
- Pinch together the two bottom corners to ensure the filling stays inside.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil.
- Drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute, or until they float to the top.
- Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Repeat until all dumplings are cooked.
- Serve the dumplings hot with mushroom gravy.
For Mushroom Filling:
- In a saucepan, bring dried mushrooms to a boil in enough water to cover them.
- Simmer the mushrooms until tender, about 1-1/2 hours, adding water as needed.
- Once tender, remove the mushrooms from the liquid and set aside to cool.
- In a separate skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and cook until wilted.
- Add chopped fresh mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Chop the rehydrated dried mushrooms finely and add them to the skillet.
- Cook the mushroom mixture until dry, then season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Stir in bread crumbs and remove from heat.
- Allow the mixture to cool while stirring occasionally to release steam.
For Mushroom Gravy:
- In a saucepan, heat stock until boiling.
- Add 1 cup of the prepared mushroom mixture and bring to a boil.
- Stir in cream and heat through.
- Season the gravy to taste with salt and pepper.
- For a thicker consistency, mix cornstarch with a little cream to form a slurry.
- Gradually add the slurry to the hot gravy, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Serve the mushroom gravy hot over the cooked vushka dumplings.
Enjoy the flavors of Ukraine with this delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion!
