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Wine with food with Tirtlan: South Tyrolean specialty with sauerkraut and spinach on a rustic wooden plate, served with Müller-Thurgau DOC in a glass - alpine setting with wooden decor, herbs and mountain views

Tirtlan (stuffed dumplings with sauerkraut or spinach)

Tirtlan are South Tyrolean dumplings made from rye and wheat flour, filled with spicy sauerkraut or tender spinach. These golden yellow baked pockets impress with their harmonious aroma and the combination of crispiness and creaminess. The filling is suitable for both classic, hearty and vegetarian variations and delights with its fine herbal aroma. A culinary highlight for connoisseurs and lovers of Alpine cuisine.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course
Cuisine Italian, South Tyrolean
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 450 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 Rolling pin
  • 1 Pan

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 100 g Wheat flour
  • 50 g Rye flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 50 ml Lukewarm water
  • 1 Pinch of salt

Filling 1: Sauerkraut

  • 150 g Sauerkraut
  • 1 Small onion
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Salt Pepper

Filling 2: Spinach

  • 150 g fresh spinach
  • 1 Small shallot
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Pinch of nutmeg

Other:

  • 1 Egg for coating
  • Butter or clarified butter for frying

Preparation
 

Dough:

  • Mix both types of flour and salt.
  • Add the egg and lukewarm water and mix to form a smooth dough.
  • Leave the dough to rest for approx. 30 minutes.

Fillings:

  • Sauté the sauerkraut with the onion in butter, season and leave to cool.
  • Sauté the spinach and shallot in butter, season with nutmeg and leave to cool.

Forms:

  • Roll out the dough thinly and cut out round circles.
  • Place the filling in the middle, close the pastry to form pockets and brush the edges with egg.

Prepare:

  • Fry in hot butter or clarified butter until golden brown.

Recommended sides:

  • Chive cream
  • Raw vegetable salad
  • Buttered potatoes

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 18g
Keyword Dumplings, South Tyrol, Tirtlan, Vegetarian, Wine accompaniment
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