Halushki

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter 
• 1 pound curd cottage cheese 
• 1  eggs 
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 cups julienne onions 
• 1 tablespoon parsley leaves finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 10 servings salt 
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
• 2 cups water 
• 10 servings pepper white freshly ground

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• mixing bowl
• pot
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Turn the dough out unto a floured surface.
2. Roll the dough out to about 14-inch rectangle and 1/4-inch thick.
3. Cut the dough into 1-inch squares.
4. Add the dough to the boiling water and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dough floats for 1 minute in the water and is fully cooked.
5. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saute pan.
6. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Saute until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, toss the dumplings with the onions and cheese. Toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
8. Serve warm.
9. In a mixing bowl, combine the water, oil and egg.
10. Mix well.
11. Add the salt and 3 cups of the flour.
12. Mix until the dough comes together and form a smooth ball. **If the dough is too sticky-add a little more flour, about 1/4 cup at a time. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutes.