Halushky is a Ukrainian name for dumplings made of batter or thick dough mixture. Various ingredients are added for tenderness, texture, flavor, and food value. They are served with a stew, or roast and gravy, or as a side dish. Good halushky should be li
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 2 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
- 1 cup cold mashed potatoes
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon grated onion
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
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- 2 cups dry cottage cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 pinch salt
PREPARATION:
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded potatoes, mashed potatoes, egg and onion until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the potato mixture. The mixture should be thick enough to form into balls.
Process the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender, or run through a sieve. Stir in the egg and salt. Flatten the balls of dough and place a teaspoon of filling into the center. Pinch the dough around the filling to seal it in.
Drop the halushky into rapidly boiling salted water, stir gently once, and cook from 5 to 8 minutes. Remove them to a colander and drain. Place in a serving dish, sprinkle generously with browned butter, and toss lightly. Serve with sour cream.