Kolduny (Potato Dumplings)
Kolduny are traditional Belarusian potato dumplings, often filled with savory minced meat or mushrooms. They are typically pan-fried until golden brown and served with sour cream or a mushroom sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Potatoes(grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 medium Onion(finely grated)
- 3-4 tbsp All-purpose flour(for the dough)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 300 g Ground pork or beef(for the filling)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced, for the filling)
- 4-6 tbsp Vegetable oil(for frying)
- 1 cup Sour cream(for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the filling: Mix ground meat with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form small, flat patties.
💡 Tip: Ensure the meat filling is seasoned well. - 2
Prepare the potato dough: Combine grated potatoes, grated onion, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
💡 Tip: Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes to prevent the dough from being too wet. - 3
Assemble the kolduny: Take a spoonful of potato dough, flatten it in your palm, place a meat patty in the center, and carefully enclose it with the dough, forming a round dumpling.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the kolduny in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
💡 Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning. - 5
Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream.
💡 Tip: Kolduny can also be served with mushroom sauce or fried onions.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a vegetarian version, use sautéed mushrooms and onions as the filling.
- ✓If the potato dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, but be careful not to make it too dense.
- ✓The key to good kolduny is to have a thin potato layer around a flavorful filling.
🔄 Variations
- Fill with cottage cheese and herbs.
- Serve boiled instead of fried for a lighter version.