Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (Bryndzové halušky)
Bryndzové halušky is a traditional Slovak dish made of potato dumplings served with a special sheep cheese called bryndza and topped with crispy bacon. It's a hearty and delicious meal that is popular throughout Slovakia.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lb bryndza cheese
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes, flour, egg, and salt to form a dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into dumplings.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the dumplings until they float to the surface, then remove them with a slotted spoon.
- Crumble the bryndza cheese over the cooked dumplings.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, then sprinkle it over the cheese and dumplings.
- Serve the bryndzové halušky with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 25g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Slotted spoon Skillet Large pot
Tools
Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the bryndzové halušky with a side of pickles or sauerkraut for a complete Slovak meal.
Tips & tricks
For an authentic taste, try to find bryndza cheese at specialty European grocery stores or substitute with feta cheese.
Cost
$10