ReceptnaptárPotato dumplings with mushroom sauce (kopytka)
The name kopytka means little hooves, because cutting the potato dough on the diagonal gives pieces that look like them. They are cousins of Italian gnocchi and Hungarian krumpligombóc (potato dumplings), and here they come to the table in a creamy mushroom sauce. They make a filling meat-free main course, though in Poland they often appear as a side dish with roast meat too.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender, then peel and mash them while still warm.
- Mix the cooled mash with the egg, flour and salt and knead into a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough into finger-thick ropes, then cut into 2 cm pieces.
- Drop the pieces into plenty of boiling salted water, and once they rise to the surface cook for another 1-2 minutes, then lift out with a slotted spoon.
- Meanwhile, for the sauce, fry the onion in the butter until translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 6-7 minutes until their liquid has evaporated.
- Pour in the cream, season with salt and pepper and boil for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked dumplings in the sauce.
- Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Boil the potatoes in their skins, because they absorb less water that way and the dough needs less flour, which keeps the kopytka light.
- Add only as much flour as the dough needs to come together, because too much makes the dumplings tough.
- Cut the ropes on the diagonal if you want the traditional hoof shape; the angled surface also holds the sauce better.
Frequently asked questions
Can they be fried after boiling?
Yes, fry the boiled kopytka in butter until golden, which gives them a crisp outside. In Poland they are often served with fried onions or bacon too.
Can the uncooked dough be frozen?
Yes, freeze the cut pieces on a tray, then store them in a bag. Put them into the hot water straight from frozen, so that they do not stick together.
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