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German Liver Dumplings

Cultural Context

German liver dumplings, or Leberknödel, are a traditional dish originating from Bavaria and other regions in Germany. They are often served in broth or alongside sauerkraut, reflecting the hearty, rustic cuisine of the area. These dumplings showcase the use of liver, a common ingredient in German cooking, and are a testament to the resourcefulness of using all parts of the animal. Today, they are enjoyed in various forms across Germany and have found a place in international cuisine as well.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
old bread rolls
hot milk
onion
oil
butter
fresh parsley
pork liver
marjoram
pepper
nutmeg
3 eggs
vegetable broth
salt
root vegetables (celery, carrots)
leeks
2 onions

liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: pork liver

Chicken liver is leaner and more accessible, while pork liver is often less expensive.

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while stale bread can be used to reduce waste.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used to bind without adding cost.

1

Finely chop old bread rolls.

2

Soak chopped bread rolls in hot milk.

3

Sauté onions in a mixture of oil and butter until aromatic.

4

Add finely chopped fresh parsley to the sautéed onions.

5

Add fresh pork liver to the mixture.

6

Season with marjoram, pepper, and nutmeg.

7

Add 3 eggs to the mixture and knead everything well together.

8

Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes to thicken.

9

Prepare a pot with vegetable broth and salt, and bring it to a boil.

10

Form dumplings from the mixture, adjusting size as desired.

11

Carefully drop dumplings into the boiling broth and cook until they float, about 5 minutes.

12

Remove dumplings from the pot and let drain.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

potskilletmixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

LeberknödelLiver Knödel
Local Name: Leberknödel

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