Boiled Papanasi with Sweet Goat Cheese and Walnuts | Papanasi fierti cu brânză dulce de capră și nuci
Ingredients
For the breadcrumbs and walnut mixture:
For the cheese mixture:
For boiling:
Instructions
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Prepare the Breadcrumbs and Walnuts
- In a well-heated pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add 100 grams of breadcrumbs to the pan and roast for a few minutes until they change color.
- Stir in 80 grams of ground walnuts and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- In a large bowl, crumble 500 grams of sweet goat cheese using a fork.
- Add 2 large eggs (or 3 smaller ones), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla. Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Gradually add 4 tablespoons of semolina and 4 tablespoons of flour to the mixture. Stir until the dough comes together.
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Chill the Dough
- Place the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until it has firmed up and is easier to work with.
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Form the Papanas
- Wet your hands and take portions of the dough, forming them into small balls, neither too large nor too small.
- Carefully drop the balls into a pot of salted boiling water. Cook the papayas until they rise to the surface, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
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Serve
- Once the papayas are boiled and have floated to the top, remove them from the water and place them on a plate.
- Pour the prepared breadcrumbs and walnut mixture over the papanas, and serve!
