Strawberry Dumplings

How to prepare strawberry dumplings

1. Bring water to a boil in a large, wide pot.
2. Grind the poppy seeds with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
3. Mix the ricotta with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and lemon zest.
4. Add the egg and mix until smooth. Add the flour and mix well again.
5. Remove the stems from the strawberries, wash and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar.
6. Take a spoonful of dough and form it into a ball. Flatten the ball in your palm into a disc shape. Place a strawberry in the center, then close the dough around it and roll between your palms to form a ball.
8. Place the formed dumplings into the boiling water (reduced to low heat so it's no longer bubbling). Boil for just over 5 minutes, until they float to the surface.
9. Heat the remaining butter in a pan. Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon, drain well and place in the butter. Fry in butter for 2 minutes, turning on all sides.
10. Roll the dumplings in the ground poppy seeds.
11. Arrange the strawberry dumplings on a platter and sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top. Fresh strawberries can be placed between them for a wonderful color contrast.

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