If you don‘t know what to do with figs, we‘ve found a recipe that‘s ideal for these almost autumn days. Although plums are our first association when it comes to dumplings, Doris filled the dumplings with figs, and she shared the recipe for this perfect comfort food for rainy autumn days with us.

FIG DUMPLINGS (for 7-8 dumplings)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 ml) plant-based drink/milk
• 3/4 cup (125 g) semolina
• 1 tablespoon sugar or another sweetener
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• a pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 7-8 ripe figs

Ingredients for topping:

• 2 tablespoons vegan butter substitute (or butter)
• 6-7 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

In a small pot, bring the milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and semolina to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until it thickens, then transfer to a larger bowl and let it cool slightly.

Prepare a flax egg by mixing the ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and letting it sit for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens. (This time I used a ready-made egg substitute.)

Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and flax egg to the cooled semolina. Mix well by hand, then transfer to a floured surface and shape into a log. Cut the dough into 7-8 equal pieces.

Shape each piece of dough into a ball and flatten it with your hands into a round. Place one fig (with the top cut off) in the center and carefully close it until it is completely wrapped in the dough.

Bring salted water to a boil, then add the dumplings to the water, which should not be boiling vigorously but gently simmering, cover, and cook for a few minutes until they float to the top (check halfway through to see if they have stuck to the bottom), then uncover and let them cook for another minute or so, and remove them with a slotted spoon to a strainer. Cook the dumplings in batches, not overcrowding the pot, to prevent sticking.

In a pan, toast the breadcrumbs in melted butter, then add vanilla sugar and cinnamon. Roll the cooked dumplings in the prepared mixture and serve while still warm. I definitely recommend trying them with Greek yogurt.