Slovak Halušky with Bryndza (Bryndzové halušky)
Bryndzové halušky is a traditional Slovak dish made of potato dumplings served with a special sheep cheese called bryndza. This hearty and flavorful meal is a staple in Central European cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lb bryndza cheese
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
Instructions
- Combine the grated potatoes, flour, egg, and salt to form a dough.
- Shape the dough into small dumplings and cook them in boiling water until they float to the surface.
- Meanwhile, crumble the bryndza cheese and set aside.
- In a pan, fry the diced bacon until crispy.
- Drain the cooked dumplings and mix them with the crumbled bryndza cheese.
- Serve the bryndzové halušky topped with crispy bacon.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Frying pan
Tools
Grater Mixing bowl Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the bryndzové halušky with a side of pickles or sauerkraut for a complete Slovak dining experience.
Tips & tricks
For an authentic taste, try to find bryndza cheese at a specialty European grocery store. If unavailable, you can substitute it with feta cheese mixed with sour cream.
Cost
$10