Finnish Rye and Pork Dumplings with Dill Sauce
Hearty and flavorful dumplings made with rye flour and ground pork, served with a fresh and creamy dill sauce. A comforting and traditional Finnish dish.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g Rye flour
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 300 g Ground pork
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh dill(chopped)
- 200 ml Sour cream
- 100 ml Milk
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
💡 Tip: Ensure the flours are evenly distributed. - 2
In a separate bowl, mix ground pork, chopped onion, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
💡 Tip: Do not overmix the pork mixture. - 3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pork mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more rye flour.
- 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
💡 Tip: The water should be generously salted. - 5
Form the dough into small, bite-sized dumplings. You can roll them into balls or flatten them slightly.
💡 Tip: Keep your hands slightly floured to prevent sticking. - 6
Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
💡 Tip: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. - 7
While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the dill sauce. In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡 Tip: Adjust lemon juice for desired tanginess. - 8
Drain the cooked dumplings and serve immediately with the dill sauce poured over the top.
💡 Tip: Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of marjoram to the pork mixture.
- ✓If you don't have rye flour, you can substitute with whole wheat flour, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- ✓The dill sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add finely chopped chives to the dill sauce.
- Serve with a side of lingonberry jam for a sweet and savory contrast.