A Small Batch Nebraska Runzas#BreadBakers

Runzas? You might wonder, “What is a runza?”
Runzas are a cherished part of the regional cuisine of Nebraska. A runza is a classic, savory buttery bread filled with beef mince, cabbage, spinach and onion filled sandwich, which is baked in a pocket of yeasted dough. They are so amazing, delicious and filling!

Their origin is that they are from Russia or Germany, and came to the U.S. via the Volga Germans who settled in Nebraska, Kansas, North and South Dakota in the 1900s. The shape depends on the region. In Nebraska, runzas are shaped into an elongated roll.

The bread for these runzas is super soft and light, and the dough is very easy to work with. It's enriched with butter, eeg and milk. This recipe makes 3 runzas, make a larger batch and freeze, they reheat perfectly.
Makes 3
Ingredients
For The Dough
150 Grams All Purpose Flour
3 Grams Instant Yeast
6 Grams Caster Sugar
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
20 Grams Salted Butter
60Ml Warm Milk
Warm Water - to knead as required
1 Egg Yolk
1 Egg Yolk + 1 Tablespoon water - for brushing the buns
For The Filling
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 Medium Onion - finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
250 Grams Lean Beef Mince
½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Cup Shredded Cabbage
½ Cup Chopped Spinach
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
½ Cup Shredded Cheese
Method
For The Dough

Dissolve the yeast in the water and let sit for a few minutes.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, sugar, and salt and whisk.
In a bowl, add the milk, melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Whisk until combined and pour it into the flour mixture. Stir with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until you have a rough dough. Add little water at a time to make a nice soft dough then knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic and till it passes the window pane test. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, place it in a warm spot, and let rise for 25 to 30 minutes.

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. 

Heat the oil in a skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the Worcestershire sauce, cabbage, spinach and cook, stirring regularly, for about 6 - 8 minutes. Generously season the mixture with red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper to taste. It's best to over season the filling ( it does not taste bland).
Turn off the heat and let the filling completely cool. You can make this filling day ahead and cool it in the refrigerator.
Let's Make The Runzas 

Once the dough has doubled in size then. 

Punch the dough and divide dough into 3 equal pieces ( each weighed around 93 grams), gently forming small balls.  

Roll each piece of dough into rectangle circle (middle of the circles a little thicker than the edges. If the dough is too thin in the middle, it gets kind of see through on top when baking).

Place shredded cheese. Spoon the filling over cheese and again cheese

pinch edges of dough (dip your finger in warm water and run it along the edge of the dough) together to form slightly elongated / oblong bun.

Transfer bun, seam side down, to prepared baking sheet keeping them little apart so that the stick together while baking (they will be like pull part buns with soft sides). Repeat with remaining dough and filling, placing buns on baking sheet. Cover buns with plastic wrap or wet kitchen towel and let rise until puffed, about 20 minutes.

Brush the buns with egg wash and bake in a preheated oven @ 180°C with both elements on until golden brown, about 18 - 20 minutes, switching and rotating position of baking sheets halfway through baking time. 

Brush buns with melted butter or rub the buns with a stick of butter while they are still warm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving. 

Serve with ketchup or just like this !
Labels: American, Beef, Bread Bakers, Cabbage, Cheese, International Cuisine, Mince, Spinach, Stuffed Bread

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For Bread Bakers this month we sharing "Stuffed Buns Recipes"

• Sneha’s Recipe: A Small Batch Nebraska Runzas  
• A Messy Kitchen: Custard Buns 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Ham and Cheese Stuffed Buns 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Hot Dog Flower Buns 
• Food Lust People Love: Nebraska Runzas  
• Magical Ingredients: Salted Caramel Apple Wreath   

Keto Fried Cabbage Momos#SundayFunday

Fried Cabbage Momos is a low-carb twist to the traditional momos. If you have been missing out on your favorite momos while following a Keto diet, try this Keto Fried Cabbage Momos. It’s perfect comfort food but without those extra carbs. Try these low-carb momos for guilt-free snacking anytime you want. 
Ingredients
1 Medium White Cabbage
2 Spring Onions/ Scallions - chopped finely
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
500 Grams Minced Meat ( I used half if each beef & pork)
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
½ Teaspoon Level Pink Himalayan Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder pepper (to taste)
Butter (for frying)
Method

Remove the center stem creating a well so that the leaves can loosen while boiling.

Parboil the white cabbage boiling water for 3- 4 minutes. 

Once the Cabbage Leaves are done, remove the Cabbage Leaves from the water.Drain and remove excess water with a towel, then divide the cabbage into single leaves.

In a bowl, mix the finely chopped spring onions, ginger garlic with the minced meat. Season with salt, red chilly flakes and pepper, but be cautious with the salt due to the soy sauce.
Now depending on the size of the Momos you want and the size of the Cabbage Leaves present, you can either use one whole Cabbage Leave to make a Momo or tear the leaf in half. It's really up to you!

Lay out the cabbage leaves and place one tablespoon heaped of the stuffing on each leaf. 

Fold them up and close tightly.

On the same container, which you used to boil the Cabbage, put a strainer and add a little oil to it and spread it around. Add the Momos one by one to it, and cover it and let it cook for about 12-15 minutes. Cool them a little. 

Heat a pan with butter and fry the momos 

until they turn brown on both sides.

Serve the momos with Sriracha sauce or soy sauce for dipping.

Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Momo, Cabbage, Meat, Asian Cuisine, Sunday Funday 

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Momos Recipes

• Easy Veg Momos from Cook with Renu
• Keto Fried Cabbage Momos from Sneha’s Recipe
• Kothey Momo - Himalayan Dumplings from Food Lust People Love
• Spiced Lamb Dumplings - Nepalese Momo from Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Vegan & Gluten Free Trinxat#EatTheWorld

Trinxat is staple Andorran side dish of boiled, mashed potatoes and cabbage, fried until crispy, typically served in the cold winters as a hearty meal. I have made a vegan version of this Trinxat. Tradionally Trinxat is made with fried bacon and then fried in the reserved bacon fat. If your want to make a non vegetarian version then add 3 - 4 slices of crispy fried bacon and then make pancakes. I have added chopped scallions greens and parsely to the pancake. 

Makes 3
Ingredients
100 Grams Shredded Green Cabbage
150 Grams Potatoes - peeled & cut into chunks
2 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Parsley
1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Scallion Greens
½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper powder or to taste
Method

Shred the cabbage and cook in salted water along with the potatoes, skinned and cut into large chunks. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
When tender, drain all the water very well. Return the pot along with the garlic and turn on the flame on to low. Let it steam so that any excess moisture is evaporated. When still warm, mash the veggies with a potato masher, add in the scallion greens, parsely, salt and pepper to taste. Using a mould for individual servings, press this mixture into the mould.

Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry, on medium low flame, for approximately 5 minutes each side or until golden brown. Remove the mould and flip the pancake and cook until golden brown.
If you want to make one big, just use a skillet, pressing the mixture into the skillet , then flip over once golden brown. Cut into servings. 

Enjoy with a sauce of your choice!! This was a very simple dish, but tasted really good.
Labels: Vegan, Pancake, Potato, Cabbage, Fried, Andorra, Eat the World, Gluten free, International Cuisine, Side Dish

Check out all the wonderful Andorrian recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
For Eat The World this month we are sharing recipes of "Andorra"

• Ànec amb Pera by Culinary Cam
• Pa Amb Tomaquet by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Truite de Carreroles by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Vegan & Gluten Free Trinxat by Sneha's Recipe

Spicy Cabbage Masala#FoodieHoliday

This vegetable is so tasty and is prepared in a breeze. I assure you that if anyone in your house does not like cabbage even they will love it.

Ingredients

3 Teaspoons Oil
1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
pinch of Asafoetida
5  Cloves of Garlic
1 Large Onion sliced
1 Teaspoon Garam masala
1 Teaspoon Red chilli powder
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder
1 Large Tomato chopped
2 Cups Cabbage shredded

1/4 Cup Peas (optional)
1/4 Cup Coriander  finely chopped 

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds when they splutter, add the asafoetida, garlic and cook garlic till it changes its color. Add sliced onion and cook till it becomes soft. Then add turmeric powder, garam masala, chilly powder, coriander powder, and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cook till tomatoes get soft. Add sliced cabbage, peas and mix well. Then add salt, cover and cook till cabbage is tender. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with chapati or rice!

Labels: Vegetarian, Healthy, Vegan, Side Dish, Spicy, Cabbage, Foodie Holiday

Hot and Spicy Food Recipes

• Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew) from Palatable Pastime
• Chicken Buffalo Dip from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Creamy Cajun Sweet Potato Soup with Crab from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Easy Mole Sauce from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Spicy Cabbage Masala from Snehas Recipe
• Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Carrots, Celery, and Chiles from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Xnipec Salsa from Magical Ingredients

Brown Bread Carrot Cabbage Sandwich#SundayFunday

There are times when kid's make a fuss over eating veggies. Make a delicious creamy simple veggie sandwich and kid's will enjoy these. Sandwiches are never boring if you make different fillings. In my house we can enjoy sandwich for a light dinner too.

Ingredients 
1 Cup Packed Shredded Cabbage
1 Cup Packed Shredded Carrots
1 + ½ Cup Herbed Eggless Mayonnaise
1 Teaspoon Hot Chilly Sauce
1 Teaspoon Tomato Ketchup or to taste
Salt to taste
¼ Teaspoon Black pepper powder
Brown Bread slices

Method

Shred the cabbage and carrot.

In a large bowl , mix in the sauce, tomato ketchup, a cup herbed eggless mayonnaise, black pepper powder, mix well to make a smooth sauce. Taste, add salt and if required you can adjust the seasoning accordingly.

Now add in the sauce to shredded veggies, fold them in the sauce and mix well until they are coated properly. The sandwich spread is ready. 

Take bread slices and arrange them on a board.On one slice spread the herbed eggless mayonnaise and on the other slice lavishly apply the prepared veggie spread. Cover with mayonnaise spread bread slice. Like wise prepare rest of the sandwiches. Cling warp and refrigerate for at least 2 -3 hours.

Then when ready to serve take them out from the refrigerator and with a sharp knife cut off the sides of the sandwiches. Cut into shape of your choice.

Serve & Enjoy!!

Labels: Sunday Funday, Sandwiches, Carrot, Cabbage, Kids delight, Healthy snacks, Herbed Eggless Mayonnaise, Homemade, Vegetarian  
Mayuri's Jikoni: Avocado Tomato Sandwich
Palatable Pastime: Brie and Vegetable Agrodolce Sandwich
Sneha’s Recipe: Brown Bread Carrot Cabbage Sandwich
Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese
A Day in the Life on the Farm: Grilled Meatball Sub
Food Lust People Love: Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød
Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Whiskey Bacon Butter Bacon, Egg, & Cheese

Keto Coleslaw With Keto Thousand Island Dressing#SundayFunday

Keto Thousand Island Dressing is perfect over salad or on top of burgers / wraps etc..!  So simple with just a handful of ingredients! Try this dressing, you’ll never purchase a store bought again! This dressing takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is both low carb and delicious! 

2 Tablespoons of this dressing has 3 grams Carbs. This is a delicious salad made with this dressing.

Ingredients

For The Dressing
1 Cup Mayonnaise
¼ Cup Sugar Free Ketchup
¼ Cup Sugar free Sweet Pickle - chopped
¼ Cup Sugar free Sweet Pickle Juice
1½ Tablespoon Minced Onion
1 Large Clove Garlic - minced
2 Tablespoons Red Bell Pepper , chopped - optional
1½ Large Hard Boiled Egg - pressed through a fine sieve
For The Salad

½ Medium Head Cabbage
1 Small Carrot
½ Cup Shredded Lettuce
2 Tablespoons Heaped Keto Thousand Island Dressing
Salt & Black Pepper to taste

Method  
For The Dressing

Place mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped sugar-free sweet pickle, pickle juice, minced onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper ( I did not add), hard boiled egg in a mixing bowl and mix well to combine.  

Pace all ingredients in a blender and pulse until the ingredients are smooth. If you want a chunky dressing, then pulse it once or twice only. Store salad dressing in refrigerator and use within 7 days

For The Salad 

Mix all ingredients in the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so that the flavors infuse. Serve cold.

Labels: Cole Slaw, Keto, Low Carb, Dressing, Carrot, Cabbage, Lettuce, Salad, Sunday Funday, International Cuisine   

• A Day in the Life on the Farm: BYO Chef Salad Bar 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Fennel, Red Cabbage, Goat Cheese, & Citrus Salad
• Sneha's Recipe: Keto Coleslaw with Keto Thousand Island Dressing 
• Culinary Cam: Lahpet Thoke (Fermented Tea Leaf Salad) 
• Cook with Renu: Marinated Fig and Mozzarella Salad
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Pasta & Sweet Potato Salad 
• The Mad Scientist's Kitchen: Pasta Salad 
•  Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Spicy Mojito Cucumber Salad 
• Food Lust People Love: Tenderstem Broccoli (Broccolini) Potato Salad 
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Vegetarian Greek Salad with Chickpeas