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Ingredients
- Potatoes - 500g
- Plain Flour - 200g
- Egg - 1
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Bryndza cheese - 250g
- Bacon - 200g
- Chives - Garnish
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Instructions
- 1.
- Prepare the Dough Grate the potatoes finely using a hand grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes in a bowl and mix them with flour, egg, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
- The consistency should be thick but pliable.
- 2.
- Cook the Dumplings Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Using a halušky maker (similar to a spaetzle maker), press the dough directly into the boiling water.
- If you don’t have one, use a tilted cutting board and a knife to scrape small pieces of dough into the water.
- Let the dumplings cook until they float to the surface, usually within 2-3 minutes.
- Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and set aside in a large bowl.
- 3.
- Prepare the Toppings Chop the bacon into small pieces and fry in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- If using a bryndza substitute, mix crumbled feta with a dollop of sour cream to mimic the tangy flavour of traditional Slovak sheep cheese.
- 4.
- Assemble the Dish Toss the cooked dumplings with the bryndza cheese (or substitute) until they’re well-coated and creamy.
- Top with the crispy bacon and its drippings.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley for an extra touch of colour and flavour.