Buckwheat Dumplings with Mushrooms (Ajdovi Cmoki)
Savory buckwheat dumplings, often served as a side dish or a light main course, typically paired with a rich mushroom sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g Buckwheat flour
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 150 ml Milk(approximate, for desired consistency)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 400 g Fresh mushrooms(sliced (e.g., porcini, cremini))
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
- for frying Vegetable oil or butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, eggs, and salt. Gradually add milk, whisking until you have a thick but pourable batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, prepare the mushroom sauce. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their liquid and started to brown, about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in most of the chopped parsley, reserving some for garnish.
- 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using two spoons or a small ice cream scoop, drop small portions of the buckwheat batter into the boiling water to form dumplings. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
- 6
Carefully remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon. You can either serve them directly or lightly pan-fry them in a little butter or oil until golden brown for a crispier texture.
- 7
Serve the warm buckwheat dumplings topped with the mushroom sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The consistency of the batter is key; it should be thick enough to hold its shape but not too stiff.
- ✓For a more intense mushroom flavor, use dried porcini mushrooms (rehydrated) in addition to fresh ones.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the dumplings; cook them in batches if necessary.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the mushroom sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve the dumplings with a side of sour cream or a simple green salad.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure your broth is vegetable-based.