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Boiled Papanasi with Sweet Goat Cheese and Walnuts | Papanasi fierti cu brânză dulce de capră și nuci

Ingredients
    For the breadcrumbs and walnut mixture:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 100 g breadcrumbs
  • 80 g ground walnuts
  • 3 tbsp sugar
    • For the cheese mixture:
  • 500 g sweet goat cheese (crumbled with a fork)
  • 2 large eggs (or 3 smaller ones)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 4 tbsp semolina
  • 4 tbsp flour
    • For boiling:
  • Salted water (for boiling the papanas)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Breadcrumbs and Walnuts
    1. In a well-heated pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
    2. Add 100 grams of breadcrumbs to the pan and roast for a few minutes until they change color.
    3. 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.
  2. 2
    Prepare the Cheese Mixture
    1. In a large bowl, crumble 500 grams of sweet goat cheese using a fork.
    2. 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.
    3. Gradually add 4 tablespoons of semolina and 4 tablespoons of flour to the mixture. Stir until the dough comes together.
  3. 3
    Chill the Dough
    1. Place the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until it has firmed up and is easier to work with.
  4. 4
    Form the Papanas
    1. Wet your hands and take portions of the dough, forming them into small balls, neither too large nor too small.
    2. 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.
  5. 5
    Serve
    1. Once the papayas are boiled and have floated to the top, remove them from the water and place them on a plate.
    2. Pour the prepared breadcrumbs and walnut mixture over the papanas, and serve!
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