Spinach Dumplings

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (300 g) packages frozen spinach, thawed well drained (squeeze out water with hands)
• 4 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
• pepper
• 2 egg whites or 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup dry curd cottage cheese
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 8 cups water

Recipe

• 1 drain the spinach, and squeeze out the liquid.
• 2 add in 1/2 tsp salt, nutmeg (if using), egg and the cottage cheese.
• 3 add in enough flour to give it a firm texture (approx 6 tbsp).
• 4 form into balls, and put on a plate.
• 5 chill for 30 minutes or more.
• 6 in a large pot bring 8 cups water with remaining salt; bring to a boil.
• 7 add in the dumpling balls; cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they rise to top of the water.