Pan-fried dumplings with sour cream

Dumplings are a real delicious salvation for a quick hearty lunch or dinner, loved by many. It is a universal product that can be prepared by yourself, as well as purchased in the store. High quality products and delicate flavor of ready-made dumplings “Satisfied Dad” will always come to the rescue when there is no strength, energy and time left. But a minimum of effort and a couple of additional ingredients can create a real culinary masterpiece, if you prepare fried dumplings in a frying pan with sour cream.

There is a simpler and uncomplicated variant of preparation than the one described below. You can simply fry the dumplings and serve with sour cream. In this case, you need to fry the frozen product for a couple of minutes longer, and you can even not use seasonings at all. The recipe for delicious fried dumplings with sour cream, stewed with spices and cheese, turns out more intense, with spicy flavors and aromas. The dish turns out though simple in preparation, but more refined and unusual.

Ingredients for preparing a recipe for fried dumplings in a frying pan with sour cream:

• 1 package of frozen dumplings (500 g.);
• 1 can of sour cream (200 g.);
• 50 ml of hot water;
• salt, pepper to taste;
• 0.5 tsp. each of dried herbs and Provencal herbs;
• 1 tsp. each of paprika and curry (without a slide);
• 1 tbsp. sunflower oil;
• 10 g. butter;
• 3 garlic cloves if desired;
• 50 g. hard cheese as desired.

Clarifications and hints before preparing the dish:

• The dumplings do not need to be defrosted. The filling is suitable for anyone who likes it.
• Cheese and garlic complement and make the dish more flavorful and hearty. If the ingredients are not at hand, it is not necessary to use them, and without them will turn out delicious.
• Frying can only be done with sunflower oil, but together with butter it turns out even tastier.
• Dumplings take different spices, so you can pour any favorite spices, changing the composition from the description according to your own preferences. 

Step-by-step description of how to cook fried dumplings with sour cream

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the oil and melt the butter.

   

2. Pour over the dumplings and stir immediately.

   

3. Fry until golden, do not cover with a lid so that the dumplings do not crumble. Stirring occasionally over medium heat, cook for about 8-10 minutes.

   

4. Mix the sour cream with hot (but not boiling) water until smooth.
5. Add the paprika and curry, a little salt, pepper and garlic to the sour cream sauce. Mix thoroughly. The dressing for dumplings is ready.

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7. Pour sauce over the dumplings.

   

8. Spread it evenly and cover with a lid. Braise over a slightly lower than medium heat or at 4 out of 9 for about 7 minutes.

   

9. Pour in dried or fresh chopped herbs, stir.

   

10. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

    

11. Cover with a lid and remove from the heat. Allow to simmer for a couple of minutes and serve.

    

Fried dumplings with sour cream in a frying pan is a new fresh look at universal products. A hearty and flavorful dish made of simple ingredients is prepared quickly and effortlessly, and the result will please your taste buds and lift your mood.