Ingredients
Instructions
MEATBALLS - prepare 300 g of rice in a 1:1.5 ratio with water. Let it cool and add 500 g of ground meat, I used a mix of pork and beef, 3 eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, ground paprika, marjoram, nutmeg, and 2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs. Shape into balls and bake covered for 40 minutes at 200 degrees.
TOMATO SAUCE - in a pot, add flour and roast until pink. Pour cold water and mix well to avoid lumps. Add tomato puree or passata, I use half a liter. Salt, whole peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf, sugar, and fresh pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. At the end, strain out the spices.
DUMPLINGS - for 3 pieces, 750 g plain flour, 1.5 tbsp salt, 400 ml milk, 1 egg, 3/4 deciliter oil, 1 tsp sugar, 1 cube yeast. Prepare a starter with half of the milk, sugar, and yeast, when foamy add to the rest and knead into a semi-stiff dough. Let it rise for 45 minutes. Divide into 3 pieces and shape into dumplings. Let rise for 15 minutes and steam each piece for 20 minutes. After removing, prick with a skewer and lightly brush with oil.
