Ukrainian Lokshyna and Spinach Casserole (egg noodle)
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 14 cup grated cheese
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked spinach
- 12 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper
- 14 cup buttered bread crumb
- Combine the cooked noodles with the butter, cheese, and salt.
- Squeeze the spinach dry and then chop it.
- Cook the onion in the butter until tender.
- Add the spinach.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the noodles and spinach in alternate layers in a buttered baking dish.
- Top with the buttered bread crumbs.
- Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees F.) for about 35 minutes.
- Serve this dish garnished with hard cooked eggs.
- FRIED COOKED LOKSHYNA: Cook the egg noodles, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- Spread them in a thin layer on a platter and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
- 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.
- Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
- Sprinkle the noodles with salt and keep them warm.
- Serve as an accompaniment to meat, or use as a topping for creamed dishes.
- 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 homemade noodle dough, find the recipe for Ukrainian LOKSHYNA (egg noodles) 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.
egg noodles, butter, grated cheese, salt, cooked spinach, onion, butter, salt, buttered bread
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ukrainian-lokshyna-and-spinach-casserole-egg-noodle-78464 (may not work)