Kopytka recipe

Also known as: Little Hooves, Kopytka Dumplings, Polish potato dumplings, Polish gnocchi, szagówki, kluski ziemniaczane

A step-by-step recipe for making potato dumplngs with onions and bacon.

Traditional Polish dish made out of mashed potatoes and flour. Can be served as a main or side dish.

As I explained in the article on pierogi ruskie dumplings do not feature largely in the British cuisine and I have had little exposure to them even in foreign dishes. Dumplings are lumps of various filled or empty doughs and can either be cooked in soups/casseroles or water. Whereas I had experienced dumplings cooked in thicker sauces, ravioli for example, I was introduced to the type cooked in water for the first time in Poland. To me the slimy texture of dumplings cooked in water feels…

Polish potato dumplings contain just 4 ingredients, are easy to make and transform ordinary mashed potatoes into an addictively delicious dish.

Potatoes with Bacon and Onions Recipe : Dice the bacon. Peel and slice the onions. Melt the butter in the open pan and fry the bacon and onion. Peel and quarter the potatoes. Add the potatoes, salt and pepper to the pan. Pour in stock. Use pressure level 1. close the lid and bring to full pressure. Cook for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Turn the pressure selector to the steam release position or place the cooker under cold running water. Drain and serve.

Polish Potato Babka, or Babka Ziemniaczana, is a traditional and comforting dish. This savory potato cake is a beloved part of Polish cuisine.

This recipe for Polish potato dumplings or kopytka is made with cooked mashed potatoes. They can be served with butter or roasted meat drippings.