Ukrainian Lokshyna (egg noodles) Recipe

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Ukrainian Lokshyna (egg noodles)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Beat the egg slightly and combine with the remaining ingredients to make a stiff dough.
  2. Knead on a lightly floured board until the dough is smooth.
  3. Cover and let it stand for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll to almost paper-thinness and allow it to dry partially.
  5. Turn the dough over in order to dry the other side slightly.
  6. It must neither be sticky nor dry and brittle.
  7. Fold into a roll or cut into 3 inch strips.
  8. Stack the strips on top of each other.
  9. Cut the roll or the strips crosswise into fine shreds.
  10. Separate the shreds by tossing them lightly with the fingers.
  11. Spread them out to dry.
  12. The noodles may be used at once or dried thoroughly, and then stored in a covered container for future use.
  13. When ready to use, drop the noodles into a large quantity of boiling salted water, stir, and cook for about 8 minutes.
  14. The cooking period will depend on the size of the noodles.
  15. Strain over a colander or sieve, and then rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
  16. Use as desired.
  17. BROAD OR SQUARE LOKSHNA: Follow the preceding recipe for Lokshyna.
  18. Cut the dough into broad shreds or tiny squares.
  19. These may be used in various lokshyna dishes.
  20. LOKSHYNA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE: Here is a nutritious dish which is very simple to make.
  21. Prepare a desired amount of lokshyna.
  22. Cook as directed.
  23. Drain, but do not rinse the lokshyna with cold water.
  24. Add some melted butter or bacon fat and mix lightly.
  25. Mix in some fresh cottage cheese and season to taste with salt.
  26. Top with chopped crisp bacon or salt pork.
  27. Keep it hot until ready to serve.
  28. LOKSHYNA WITH EGGS: Follow the preceding recipe, but instead of the cheese use lightly beaten eggs.
  29. To 1 cup of cooked lokshyna allow about 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 egg.
  30. Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the cooked lokshyna mixed with the eggs and seasoned with salt.
  31. Cook and stir as for scrambled eggs.
  32. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.33 Kcal (1056 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.79g 14%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 995.05mg 41%
Potassium 88.56mg 2%
Total Carbs 37.37g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.14g 17%
Protein 6.16g 12%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 117.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 339.95 Kcal (1423 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.84g 14%
Cholesterol 55.13mg 14%
Sodium 1340.59mg 41%
Potassium 119.31mg 2%
Total Carbs 50.35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5.58g 17%
Protein 8.3g 12%
Iron 3.5mg 14%
Calcium 157.9mg 12%

* 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

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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