Potato Dumplings - Staple Czech / Slovakian Side Dish

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rye flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat.

bread

🥗Healthier: gluten-free bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Stale bread can be used to reduce waste.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide more vitamins.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and let cool slightly before peeling.

Mash the potatoes until smooth and let cool completely.

Mix mashed potatoes with flour, egg, and salt until a dough forms.

Divide the dough into portions and roll each into a log.

Cut the logs into pieces, about 1 inch thick.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and let drain.

In a skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until golden.

Serve dumplings topped with sautéed onions and chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens