Savory Potato Dumplings (Knedle sa šljivama)
Knedle sa šljivama, or savory potato dumplings with plums, are a traditional dish from Palatine cuisine. These delicious dumplings are a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, making them a popular choice for both main courses and desserts.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 12 plums, pitted
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain and mash them.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, and egg to form a dough.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and flatten each portion into a small disc.
- Place a pitted plum in the center of each disc and wrap the dough around it, forming a ball.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then carefully drop the dumplings into the water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the dumplings from the water and roll them in the breadcrumbs.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter and sugar together to make a sweet glaze.
- Drizzle the sweet glaze over the dumplings and serve warm.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Mixing bowl Knife Rolling pin Large pan
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Knedle sa šljivama can be served as a main course or a dessert. They are delicious on their own or with a dollop of sour cream on the side.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Be gentle when wrapping the dough around the plums to avoid breaking the dough. Additionally, make sure the plums are fully sealed inside the dough to prevent them from bursting during cooking.
Cost
$10