Sabines Farina Dumplings Recipes

FARINA DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Beat eggs well.
• Add melted butter, or margarine.
• Add farina and salt.
• Mix at least 1 hour before using.
• Drop by teaspoonful into boiling broth.
• Lower heat to simmer.
• Cover and cook without lifting cover for at least 20 minutes.

FARINA SOUP DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl, mix margarine and eggs. Gradually add farina and mix well to blend well. Let sit 30 minutes. Spoon batter, a generous teaspoon at a time, into simmering soup stock. Hold spoon in stock for a second or two.So the dumplings will fall off of spoon more quickly. Cover and simmer dumplings until light and fluffy. About 35-40 minutes.

FARINA DUMPLINGS (GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat milk to scald. Reduce heat and slowly stir in farina, cook until thick, approximately five minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, stir in eggs, margarine, salt, pepper and beat until smooth. Spread mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan, let cool. Cover pan and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
• *Note* Refrigeration time for gnocchi to firm is included in the preparation time.
• When firm, remove from refrigerator and cut gnocchi into 1 1/2 inch squares or circles. Place them overlapping, into an ungreased baking dish. Dot tops with 1/4 cup margarine and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown. If needed you can brown a little more under the broiler.