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Romanian Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune)

Alexa's Cuisine
Romanian plum dumplings are soft, tender dough pockets filled with juicy plums, creating a sweet and comforting treat with each bite.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 8 people
Calories 779 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 kg potatoes peeled, boiled, mashed and cooled
  • 450 grams all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 liters water
  • 1 kilogram plums Italian prune
  • 400 grams breadcrumbs
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 5 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

STEP 1. MAKE THE DOUGH:

  • Boil starchy potatoes until tender.
  • Mash the potatoes to create a dough.
  • Add all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and eggs to the mashed potatoes. Mix to form the dumpling dough.

STEP 2. PREPARE THE BREADCRUMBS MIXTURE:

  • Toast breadcrumbs in a large pan until golden brown.
  • Let the breadcrumbs cool for couple of minutes and add the sugar.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon(optional) to the breadcrumbs. Mix and set aside.

STEP 3. MAKE THE DUMPLINGS:

  • Flatten a piece of dough into a disc.
  • Place a pitted plum with a sugar cube in the center.
  • Encase the plum with the dough, ensuring a proper seal.
  • Roll the dough and plum on your palm until you get round dumpling.

STEP 4. BOIL THE DUMPLINGS:

  • Boil a large pot of salted water until it reaches a boil.
  • Gently place the uncooked dumplings into the boiling water.
  • Cook until the dumplings float to the surface.
  • STEP 5. ROLL PLUM DUMPLINGS INTO THE BREADCRUMBS MIXTURE:
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked dumplings.
  • Place them on a baking sheet to cool.
  • Once cooled, roll the dumplings in the golden brown breadcrumbs mixture for coating.

STEP 6. SERVE:

  • Serve the plum dumplings as a dessert, side dish, or meatless main dish, optionally with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Notes

Opt for small oval damson plums or Italian prune plums, as they typically have pits that remove easily, making your life easier. Smaller plums are preferable because larger fruits may not cook through or soften properly within the short cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 779kcalCarbohydrates: 151gProtein: 19gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1348mgPotassium: 1163mgFiber: 10gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 714IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 7mg
Keyword dessert, dumplings, Galuste cu Prune, gomboti cu prune, plum dumplings, plums, sweets
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