Svenska Kroppkakor (swedish Potato Dumplings)
Svenska Kroppkakor, or Swedish Potato Dumplings, are a traditional Swedish dish that is both hearty and delicious. These dumplings are made with a combination of potatoes and flour, filled with a savory mixture of pork and onions, and then boiled to perfection. They are often served with lingonberry jam and a dollop of sour cream, making for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Lingonberry jam and sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes, flour, salt, and white pepper to form a dough.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ground pork and chopped onion to make the filling.
- Take a small portion of the potato dough, flatten it in your hand, and place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the filling to form a ball, then gently flatten it to create a dumpling shape.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then carefully add the dumplings and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve hot with lingonberry jam and a dollop of sour cream.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Knife Cutting board Large pot Slotted spoon
Tools
Grater
Serving suggestions
Svenska Kroppkakor are best served hot, accompanied by a side of lingonberry jam and a dollop of sour cream. They pair well with a simple salad or steamed vegetables.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, the pork filling can be substituted with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic.
Cost
$10