Traditional dumplings with liver - a tested homemade recipe.

These dumplings are a true classic of Ukrainian cuisine that one does not want to change. Soft dough, tender liver filling, and the aroma of fried onions transport you back to childhood and provide a sense of real home warmth. This recipe has been tested over the years - everyone should try it.

The recipe was published by Smakuiemo.

You will need:

• chicken liver - 500 g;
• onion - 2 pcs;
• butter - 50 g;
• vegetable oil - 30 g;
• salt, pepper - to taste.

For the dough:

• flour - 350 g;
• boiling water - 200 g;
• yolks - 2 pcs;
• oil - 2 tbsp;
• salt - 0.5 tsp.

Cooking method

Wash the chicken liver, remove membranes and veins. Soak in salted water or milk for 10-15 minutes.

Ingredients for dumplings. Photo: smakuiemo.com.ua

Meanwhile, peel and slice the onion into half-rings. Heat butter with vegetable oil in a pan, fry the onion until soft.

Fried onion. Photo: smakuiemo.com.ua

Add the liver, fry on both sides for a few minutes, then stew covered for 5 minutes and another 5 minutes without cover.

Liver in the pan. Photo: smakuiemo.com.ua

Season with salt and pepper, let cool. After that, grind to a homogeneous mass together with the sauce.

Liver in sauce. Photo: smakuiemo.com.ua

For the dough, sift the flour, add salt, oil, yolks, and gradually pouring in boiling water, knead an elastic dough.

Preparing the dough. Photo: smakuiemo.com.ua

Cover with a towel and let stand for 20-30 minutes. Mold dumplings with the liver filling.

Preparing the filling. Photo: smakuiemo.com.ua

Boil in salted water until they float and for another 3-4 minutes afterwards.

Dumplings with liver on a plate. Photo: smakuiemo.com.ua

Serve hot with sour cream or fried onions.

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This article presents the recipe for dumplings with liver that gives a sense of home warmth and classic Ukrainian taste. Prepared with love, they will become a true highlight on your table. We recommend trying this recipe and enjoying the unique combination of flavors.