Fried Dumplings with Cheese in a Pan – A Simple and Delicious Recipe

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Sometimes familiar ingredients easily transform into a completely new dish. Fried dumplings are not at all the same as boiled ones. They acquire an appetizing crispy crust, and cheese makes them even tastier and more satisfying. We share a proven step-by-step recipe that everyone will love!

Preparation time: 25 minutes.
Servings: 2.

Ingredients

• 500 g frozen dumplings;
• 100 g hard cheese;
• 180 ml water;
• 1 teaspoon dried garlic;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Fry the dumplings for 4-5 minutes in a preheated pan with vegetable oil until golden brown, turning occasionally.
2. Then pour in the water, add dried garlic, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
3. Cover the pan and cook the dumplings for about 7-8 minutes until the water has almost completely evaporated.
4. Sprinkle the fried dumplings with grated cheese, cover the pan again, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.