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Lunche for 4

Clear Soup Semolina Dumplings

$4.26for 435 minServes 4

Tender semolina dumplings simmer in clear beef stock with butter, egg, nutmeg, salt, and parsley.

Clear Soup Semolina Dumplings

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.85Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Broth, 35 oz$0.07/oz typical35 oz$2.46Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical0.25$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.26

Swaps

  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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Not included in the cost.

  • 35 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

ChineseBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$1.07 per serving$4.26 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 120 g semolina
  • 60 g butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 splash oil
  • 1 l beef stock
  • chopped parsley

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Mix the butter, semolina, egg, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Rest the mixture for 10 minutes, then shape it into small dumplings.
  4. Bring the beef stock to a gentle boil in a large pot.
  5. Simmer the dumplings in the stock for 15 minutes until firm and cooked through.
  6. Stir in the parsley before serving.

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