Finnish Pork and Rye Dumplings with Dill Sauce
Hearty and flavorful dumplings made with ground pork and rye flour, served with a fresh, creamy dill sauce. A comforting and traditional Finnish dish.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Ground pork
- 150 g Rye flour(plus more for dusting)
- 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
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 100 ml Vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped onion, egg, rye flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
💡 Tip: Do not overmix, as this can make the dumplings tough. - 2
Lightly flour a work surface. Roll the pork mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1-inch diameter).
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the dumplings into the boiling water.
💡 Tip: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. - 4
Cook the dumplings for about 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
- 5
While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the dill sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Stir in sour cream, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently, but do not boil.
💡 Tip: The sauce should be smooth and creamy. - 7
Drain the cooked dumplings and serve immediately with the warm dill sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of marjoram to the dumpling mixture.
- ✓If you don't have rye flour, all-purpose flour can be used, but the flavor will be less traditional.
- ✓The dill sauce can be made ahead of time and gently reheated.
🔄 Variations
- Add finely grated carrots or parsnips to the dumpling mixture for added vegetables.
- Serve with a side of lingonberry jam for a sweet contrast.