Kopytka (Polish Potato Dumplings)

Name: Kopytka (Polish Potato Dumplings)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 5 - 6 people
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 2-3 c unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp Butter; 2 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms; 2 onions; 1 c beef broth; 2 Tbsp parsley; bread crumbs

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Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings
5 - 6 people
Calories
448 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Polish

Kopytka (Polish Potato Dumplings)

John House

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Kopytka are potato dumplings that could be called the Polish version of Italian Gnocchi. The two dishes are very similar in all ways except the toppings.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Kopytka

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 egg
1 tsp salt
2-3 c unbleached all-purpose flour

For the Sauce

1 Tbsp Butter, unsalted
2 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 onions, diced
1 c beef broth (we prefer low sodium)
2 Tbsp parsley
bread crumbs (for topping)

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Instructions

For the Kopytka

Place peeled potato cubes in a medium pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer potatoes 20 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and drain any excess water.
Using an electric mixer, mash potatoes until creamy. Add egg and salt, mix well.
Mix in flour ½ c at a time until a smooth dough forms. (The amount of flour needed will depend on how moist your potatoes are.
Bring 2 qts of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water when it begins to boil.
Pinch off a portion of the dough and roll it into a 1” thick snake on a cutting board. Cut the dough on an angle into ½“ pieces.
Drop dumplings into boiling salt water a few at a time, so they are not over crowded. Boil for 3-5 minutes, until firm. Remove from water and place on a paper towel to drain. *

For the Sauce

Melt the butter in a large skillet with high sides. Add the onions and saute over medium high heat until lightly golden, 3-4 minutes.
Add the broth and parsley. Simmer the mixture until the liquid has reduced, 10-15 min.
Serve boiled Kopytka topped with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, if desired.

Notes

*To Freeze For Later: If you would like, instead of boiling all the Kopytka right away, you can make a big batch and freeze some for a quick meal later. Just toss the cut dumplings in flour and freeze them in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, they can be placed in a zip-lock bag and stored for 3-4 months. Drop frozen dumplings in boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 448kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 91.7g (31%) Protein 14.7g (29%) Fat 2.2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 646mg (27%) Fiber 7.8g (31%) Sugar 5.2g (10%)