Kluskies, also known as Silesian dumplings or lazy pierogi, are a traditional Polish dish that originated in the Silesia region. These soft and fluffy dumplings are made from a simple dough of flour, water, and salt, and are typically served with a variety of savory toppings, such as stews, goulash, or sauerkraut. Kluskies can also be filled with sweet ingredients, such as fruit or cheese, and served as a dessert. This article provides two recipes for kluskies: a classic recipe for savory kluskies served with a mushroom sauce, and a sweet recipe for kluskie dumplings filled with plums and served with a cinnamon-sugar topping. Both recipes are easy to follow and make a delicious and hearty meal.
**Savory Kluskies with Mushroom Sauce**
* Prep time: 15 minutes
* Cook time: 30 minutes
* Total time: 45 minutes
* Serves: 4
**Ingredients:**
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup water
* 1 tablespoon butter, melted
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 cup beef broth
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Pour the boiling water over the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope.
6. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the kluskies.
8. Cook the kluskies for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top.
9. Remove the kluskies from the pot and drain.
10. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
11. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic and cook until softened.
12. Stir in the beef broth and sour cream.
13. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
14. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Add the kluskies to the sauce and stir to coat.
16. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
**Sweet Kluskie Dumplings with Plums**
* Prep time: 15 minutes
* Cook time: 30 minutes
* Total time: 45 minutes
* Serves: 4
**Ingredients:**
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup water
* 1 tablespoon butter, melted
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 1 pound plums, pitted and sliced
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
**Instructions:**
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Pour the boiling water over the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a thin circle.
6. Place a few slices of plums in the center of each circle.
7. Fold the dough up around the plums to form a dumpling.
8. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal.
9. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the dumplings.
10. Cook the dumplings for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top.
11. Remove the dumplings from the pot and drain.
12. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
13. Toss the dumplings in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
14. Serve immediately, drizzled with melted butter.
BUTTER GARLIC CABBAGE AND KLUSKI NOODLES
Buttery, garlicky cabbage and noodles! I have found this to work with other vegetables as well. Instead of cabbage, use spinach, collards, or any other leafy vegetable that wilts well. What doesn't taste good with garlic and butter?
Provided by jillerinbott
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in kluski noodles and return to a boil. Cook kluski noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well. Return to pot and stir in 3 tablespoons butter until butter has melted and coated the noodles. Set noodles aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir sweet onion in butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Thoroughly mix in crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Stir cabbage and water into onion mixture until well combined. Cover and cook, stirring often, until cabbage is tender and reduced in volume by about half, 15 to 20 minutes. There should be a small amount of liquid left in pot.
- Gently stir the buttered kluski noodles into the cabbage mixture until well combined. For a more buttery flavor, stir in 3 more tablespoons butter if desired; season to taste with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 159.9 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
POLISH KLUSKI NOODLE (KLUSKI DO ROSOLU)
Polish egg noodles are made with three simple ingredients: flour, water, and eggs. The dish is child-friendly and is often served with chicken soup.
Provided by Barbara Rolek
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or food processor (or by hand), combine flour and salt. Add eggs and enough water so dough forms into a ball.
- Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface as thinly as possible. Do not cover. Let dry for 30 minutes but no longer otherwise it will crack when you try to cut it.
- Either roll the dough into a cylinder and slice, or slice dough into 3-inch wide strips, flour and stack them on top of each other, then slice 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch across.
- Scatter noodles across a floured surface so they don't stick together. Let dry 30 minutes. Cook in boiling, salted water 5 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness and your preference. Drain.
- If you want to save the noodles for later use, make sure they are completely dry before storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 151 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 8 servings Polish noodles, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
POLISH POTATO DROP DUMPLINGS (KARTOFLANE KLUSKI)
This recipe for Polish drop potato dumplings, known as kartoflane kluski, is made with raw, finely grated potatoes, not mashed potatoes.
Provided by Barbara Rolek
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together grated potato, flour, milk, salt, and pepper until a thick paste forms.
- Dip a teaspoon in the boiling water, then dip a teaspoon in the dumpling mixture-picking up half a teaspoon or so-and slide it into the gently boiling water . Continue until all the dumpling dough is gone.
- Simmer about 20 minutes or until dumplings taste done. Drain in a colander and serve as a side dish, a Lenten/vegetarian meal or in soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 149 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
KRUSCHICKI
This recipe is from my grandmother: the secret is to roll the dough thin for a light, crisp cookie. Polish bow tie cookies.
Provided by Dianne B
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Polish
Time 40m
Yield 120
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, beat together the egg yolks, sour cream, white sugar, vanilla and whiskey until smooth. Stir in flour until dough is stiff enough to knead. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Knead in additional flour if necessary. Divide dough into 3 or 4 pieces and roll each ball on floured surface. Cut into strips about 3 inches long then make a slit long ways down the middle. Pull one of the ends through like a bow.
- Place into hot oil and deep fry until golden brown. Let drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
DROP KLUSKIES IN CHICKEN STOCK
I have been making these since I was 11. With my great grandmother. Normally these are made with potato But Her recipe doesnt. We love these they are simple to make, I put in chicken soup, casseroles, red sauce, even fry them in butter. Fattening but I dont care, there too good!
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Mix together first 4 ingredients. Meanwhile bring a pot of chicken stock Or salted water to boil. Drop flour mixture (About 3/4 of teaspoon) They float to top when there ready.
- 2. I use the chicken stock for flavor, or quick soup.
POLISH PLATTER (SAUSAGE KRAUT AND KLUSKIES)
Me and my sister-in-law wanted to make a special easy dinner. We had sausage and kraut needed a starch. Normally i would use potatos with, but decided to make my kluskies. Frying all these ingredients with butter, came out delish!!! It is now one of her favorites to make, mine too!
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Slice keilbasa and fry with chopped onions in butter, add kluskies brown slightly. Then add your drained sauerkraut salt and pepper mix and turn heat to med-low cover and simmer for 15-20 min. Recipe for kluskies in my recipe box.
KLUSKI
A traditional Polish recipe I learned from my mom who learned it from her mom. This is extreme comfort food and is great the next day for breakfast, warmed up in a fry pan with a couple eggs scrambled on top. This is NOT for the health conscious people out there. ;-) Please feel free to email with any questions about preparation, cooking or invites for dinner. ;-)
Provided by Marc R.
Categories Pork
Time 1h35m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Get a large kettle of salt water boiling.
- Peel the potatoes and then grate them in a large bowl. Use the "pokey" side of your hand grater so it creates a potato mash. Don't worry when the top of the potato mash turns a brownish color -- that's what happens when the potatoes are exposed to air.
- Add egg and salt to the mash and mix. Salt is approximately 1 teaspoon -- not an exact measurement.
- Start adding flour. I use a sifter to evenly add over the top of the mash. Mix in and add more. Continue doing this until the mix is too thick to stir, then start using your hands. Continue adding flour until it is like a thick dough.
- Pat out on cutting board approximately 3/4" to 1" thick and cut into approxiamtely 1 1/2" wide strips.
- Start frying bacon in a large pan.
- Put several strips on a plate and set edge of plate on edge of kettle. With a butter knife, cut/break/slide a dumpling size chunk into the boiling salt water. Tap knife on edge of kettle to get it to fall off knife. If dough continues to stick to knife, just dip the knife in the water on occasion. Repeat until done. This goes much faster is you can get someone to help you with a second plate.
- Cook dumplings approximately 35-45 minutes. Stir frequently to keep dumplings from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Water WILL get thick and starchy when nearly finished cooking. This is where you have to keep an eye in them because it's easy to burn at this point.
- Finish cooking bacon until crisp.
- Remove dumplings from heat and drain using a large slotted spoon/scoop and place a layer in a large bowl. Add a layer of bacon. Add another layer of dumplings and another layer of bacon. Drizzle a little bacon grease over several layers for added flavor. Repeat until all dumplings and bacon are used.
- Serve hot. Sprinkle a little salt on top and add butter if you wish.
- Enjoy!
BUSIA'S POLISH KLUSKI
I got this recipe from my husband's grandmother. The first time I tried to make them, I didn't realize they were supposed to be small, like gnocchi or spaetzle, and I made them the size of golf balls - we still laugh about it! My kids can eat a whole bowl by themselves - a nice side dish with roast pork.
Provided by BakerNurse
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all of the above ingredients together,except bacon, adding just enough flour to make a doughy consistency.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- Smear potato mixture on a small saucer and flick about one inch pieces into the boiling water.
- Start with just a few pieces - if they break apart, you need to add more flour to the mixture. If they stay together in the boiling water, cook until they float to the top, then cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Drain well and put into a casserole.
- Cook bacon pieces in a small frying pan until crisp, then dump grease and bacon over the top of the kluski - toss to coat.
- Serve warm with pork and applesauce.
KLUSKIES (POLISH POTATO DUMPLINGS)
This is going to sound silly, but I got this recipe on the back of a pkg. for plastic cooking spoons. Good Cook brand.
Provided by hcopeland
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grate selected number of raw, peeled potatoes. Add dash of salt and flour to make a heavy dough mixture. Mix with hands.
- Boil kettle of water. Drop dough with teaspoon (3/4 tsp.) into boiling water. Cook until done. Drain.
- Fry onion and bits of ham in a little butter and pour over Kluskies in serving dish. Serve.
KLUPSKIES (POLISH BURGERS)
This recipe is a family favorite that was passed down over the generations. Grandma and Pap just ate them plain, with a fork (sometimes dipped in ketchup), but our family likes to top these burgers with cheese and serve on a hamburger bun in a the traditional way. I have also seen these referred to as Kotlety Mielone. These can also be cooked on the grill.
Provided by Brandi Rose
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Polish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix ground beef, onion, green pepper, egg, ketchup, and sea salt together in a bowl; mix in the white bread pieces until evenly distributed. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
- Spray a large skillet with olive oil cooking spray and set over medium heat. Cook the burgers until well-browned on the bottoms, about 10 minutes; flip the burgers and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
KLUSKIES OUR WAY
Okay, so apparently traditional Polish kluskies are made from potatoes, but ours aren't. I think we just call them that, lol. They're just like a regular dumpling but pair soooo well with chicken paprikash (which I have posted a recipe for). I think these are also from the Hungarian Women's Auxilary cookbook but they might be called something else. You can easily change the servings of this recipe, just keep the same proportions.
Provided by Melcat
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 40 kluskies, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put a pot of water on the stove to boil; add the 2 bouillon cubes.
- Stir together the eggs and milk with a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- Add the flour a little at a time and stir (you may not need all 6 cups of it).
- When it gets a doughy consistency and gets hard to stir, drop by small spoonfuls into the pot of boiling water.
- Let all kluskies come to the top and wait for the water to reboil.
- Cook for about 15 minutes.
- Drain them and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, organic vegetables and fruits will make your kluskies taste their best.
- Don't overcook the kluskies. They should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- Serve the kluskies immediately after they are cooked. They are best when they are hot and fresh.
- Garnish the kluskies with fresh herbs or grated cheese for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique kluskies recipe.
Conclusion:
Kluskies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a kluskies dish that the whole family will love.
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