Pork and Prune Rye Dumplings with Dill Sauce
Hearty and flavorful rye dumplings filled with savory ground pork and sweet prunes, served with a fresh dill sauce. This dish offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, showcasing traditional Finnish ingredients.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g Rye flour
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 150 ml Warm water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 300 g Ground pork
- 100 g Prunes(pitted and finely chopped)
- 1 small Onion(finely chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 50 g Fresh dill(chopped, for sauce)
- 200 g Sour cream(for sauce)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice(for sauce)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make the dumpling dough: Combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, mix ground pork, chopped prunes, finely chopped onion, and black pepper. Mix well.
💡 Tip: Ensure prunes are finely chopped to distribute evenly. - 3
Assemble the dumplings: Divide the dough into small portions. Flatten each portion, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and carefully enclose the filling, shaping into a round dumpling. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
💡 Tip: Pinch the edges firmly to seal the dumplings. - 4
Cook the dumplings: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Gently add the dumplings, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
💡 Tip: Cook in batches if necessary. - 5
Make the dill sauce: While dumplings are cooking, whisk together sour cream, chopped fresh dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡 Tip: Adjust lemon juice for desired tanginess. - 6
Serve: Drain the dumplings and serve immediately with the fresh dill sauce.
💡 Tip: Garnish with extra dill if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using a mix of rye and all-purpose flour gives the dumplings a good texture and flavor.
- ✓Ensure the filling is well-seasoned, as the rye dough is quite mild.
- ✓Don't overcook the dumplings, as they can become mushy.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a pinch of caraway seeds to the dough for a more traditional rye flavor.
- For a richer sauce, use crème fraîche instead of sour cream.