Cepelinai / Didžkukuliai Style Skillet (Lithuanian Grated Potato Dumplings with Mushroom-Onion Gravy) – Authentic Lithuania Recipe
Lithuania’s undisputed national dish: tender potato dumplings blanketed in rich sour cream and caramelized onion gravy.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 25 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Pillowy grated-and-mashed potato dumplings, Savory minced pork (or lentil-mushroom) center, Sour cream and onion sauce, Fresh dill, Marjoram
Ingredients for Cepelinai / Didžkukuliai Style Skillet (Lithuanian Grated Potato Dumplings with Mushroom-Onion Gravy) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) pillowy grated-and-mashed potato dumplings, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups savory minced pork (or lentil-mushroom) center, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sour cream and onion sauce
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh dill
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Lithuania seasoning (marjoram, cracked black pepper, crispy bacon/mushroom bits)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Finely chop or mash pillowy grated-and-mashed potato dumplings and mix in a bowl with fresh dill, marjoram, cracked black pepper, crispy bacon/mushroom bits, and a pinch of salt to form a savory filling.
- Portion or fold the seasoned mixture with savory minced pork (or lentil-mushroom) center into neat traditional parcels, dumplings, or patties.
- Heat a heavy skillet with oil over medium heat or bring a steamer/broth pot to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the parcels for 12–15 minutes until tender and cooked through (crisping the bottoms in the skillet if desired).
- Spoon sour cream and onion sauce generously over the top and serve warm.