Ukrainian LOKSHYNA (egg noodles) and recipes

Ingredients

Ukrainian LOKSHYNA (egg noodles) and recipes.

Home-made noodles are not only delicious but very easy to prepare. They may be made in a large quantity, dried, and stored in a covered container for future need. For a busy homemaker it is convenient and time saving to have a supply of home-made noodles on hand for any emergency. Increase this recipe to suit your need.

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Beat the egg slightly and combine with the remaining ingredients to make a stiff dough. Knead on a lightly floured board until the dough is smooth. Cover and let it stand for 30 minutes. Roll to almost paper-thinness and allow it to dry partially. Turn the dough over in order to dry the other side slightly. It must neither be sticky nor dry and brittle. fold into a roll or cut into 3 inch strips. Stack the strips on top of each other. Cut the roll or the strips crosswise into fine shreds. Separate the shreds by tossing them lightly with the fingers. Spread them out to dry. The noodles may be used at once or dried thoroughly, and then stored in a covered container for future use. When ready to use, drop the noodles into a large quantity of boiling salted water, stir, and cook for about 8 minutes. The cooking period will depend on the size of the noodles. Strain over a colander or sieve, and then rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Use as desired.

BROAD OR SQUARE LOKSHNA:

Follow the preceding recipe for Lokshyna. Cut the dough into broad shreds or tiny squares. These may be used in various lokshyna dishes.

LOKSHYNA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE:

Here is a nutritious dish which is very simple to make. Prepare a desired amount of lokshyna. Cook as directed. Drain, but do not rinse the lokshyna with cold water. Add some melted butter or bacon fat and mix lightly. Mix in some fresh cottage cheese and season to taste with salt. Top with chopped crisp bacon or salt pork. Keep it hot until ready to serve.

LOKSHYNA WITH EGGS:

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Instructions

FRIED LOKSHYNA: Noodles prepared by the following method will be regarded as a rare treat by the family and guests. They are good as an accompaniment to meat, as a topping for various dishes, and as a cocktail snack. Prepare the noodle dough, but do not dry it. Cut the rolled dough into 3 inch strips. Shred each strip individually and toss the shreds lightly to separate the strands. Fry a small quantity at a time in deep fat (380 to 390 degrees F.) until the noodles are a delicate brown color. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve as desired.