Blanket Dumplings
Blanket Dumplings are a cozy TikTok-inspired comfort food made with soft dumpling wrappers, a savory filling, and a flavorful sauce for an easy homemade meal.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Large nonstick skillet with lid
- Spoon or small scoop
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients Group 1: Filling
- 1 pound ground chicken or ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
Ingredients Group 2: Dumplings
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tsp chopped parsley or dill
- Extra black pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken or beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika, and breadcrumbs.
- Mix until everything is well combined, then shape the mixture into small balls.
Cook the Blanket Dumplings
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Place one dumpling wrapper over each meatball like a blanket.
- Pour 1/3 to 1/2 cup water into the pan, then cover immediately with a lid.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers turn soft and slightly translucent.
- Remove the lid and cook for 1 more minute if you want the bottoms slightly crispy.
Finish and Serve
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the grated garlic.
- In a small pan, melt the butter and stir in the paprika for a quick butter sauce.
- Plate the dumplings, spoon over the garlic yogurt, and drizzle with paprika butter.
- Finish with parsley or dill and extra black pepper before serving.
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Notes
- Use dumpling wrappers straight from the package and keep them covered so they do not dry out.
- Do not make the meatballs too large, or the wrappers may not cover them well.
- For a crispier base, leave the dumplings in the skillet for 30 to 60 seconds after the water evaporates.
- You can use ground chicken, beef, or turkey depending on your preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.