Polish Mushroom Dumplings - Uszka Recipe

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Polish Mushroom Dumplings - Uszka
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Directions:

  1. Filling: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook an additional 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, or until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated and the mixture starts to sizzle.
  3. Put the onion and mushroom mix in a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, parsley and the beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Mix everything together to form a firm paste. Allow the paste to cool slightly before filling the dumplings. The filling can be made 24 hrs ahead of time.
  5. Dough: Whisk together the egg, milk and salt.
  6. Stir in half of the flour until it is incorporated, then add the other half and continue to stir.
  7. After it comes together into a thick, sticky dough, place the dough on a floured surface and knead until it is smooth, supple and soft, but not sticky. Add additional flour, as necessary, to achieve this.
  8. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap or place in bowl and cover with plastic. Let rest 15 minutes.
  9. Dumplings: Take half the dough and roll it out as thin as possible, about 1/8 in thick, Cut the dough into 1 1/2 or 2 inch squares. Place a small amount of filling into the middle of the square.
  10. Brush a bit of the beaten egg along the edges and fold the dough over to form a triangle, Seal well. Place on the work surface with the top pointing away from you and fold the two side point together, pressing to seal.
  11. Heat salted water in a large pot to a boil. Add the dumplings, let them rise and cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer. (Give them a stir if they are sticking to the bottom),.
  12. Drain. Place a few pockets in each soup bowl and fill with hot borscht or broth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 159.23 Kcal (667 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.97g 9%
Cholesterol 78.15mg 26%
Sodium 103.69mg 4%
Potassium 153.73mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.16g 7%
Sugars 1.73g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 5.82g 12%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 39.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.72 Kcal (673 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.03g 9%
Cholesterol 78.88mg 26%
Sodium 104.67mg 4%
Potassium 155.17mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.35g 7%
Sugars 1.74g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 5.87g 12%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 39.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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