Bryndzové Halušky Slovak Potato Dumplings With Sheep Cheese Almost Bananas Recipes

BRYNDZOVé HALUšKY (SLOVAK POTATO DUMPLINGS WITH CHEESE)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, flour, salt, and egg to form a thick, loose dough. It should be wet enough to push through the large holes of a colander, but still keep its shape in the boiling water. If too dry, add a splash of water at a time to reach desired consistency. If too wet to hold its shape, mix in a little more flour.
• Place a large pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is lightly crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove the bacon with grease from the pan and carefully set aside in a medium bowl.
• While the bacon is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce to a lightly rolling boil, around medium high heat.
• Use a spatula or wooden spoon to transfer some of the dough to the halušky maker or a colander with large holes. Scrape the dough into the boiling water in batches. Stir the bottom lightly to unstick any dumplings. Once the dumplings float to the surface, after about 2 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl and repeat with remaining dough.
• Remove 1/4 cup of the still hot cooking water to the empty pan. Add the cheese, stirring to melt into a creamy sauce. Add to the cooked halušky, tossing to coat.
• Serve immediately topped with the cooked bacon and drizzle a little of the rendered bacon fat over the top. If desired, add a sprinkling of chopped parsley or chives.

SLOVAK HALUSKY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cook bacon cubes in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until browned. If using onion, add it to skillet and fry mixture until bacon is well cooked and onions are transparent, or about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, add chopped potatoes in a food processor and process until completely puréed.
• Add salt and flour into potato mixture a little at a time, processing after each addition. The batter is done when a spoon will stick straight up in the dough.
• Place a third of the thick batter onto a cutting board. Using a knife, scrape about 15 small bits of dough into boiling water.
• When they all float to the top, remove with a slotted spoon and place in a large colander to drain. Repeat process with all remaining batter on board, and remaining two thirds in food processor.
• Once all dumplings are cooked, add into large skillet with bacon and combine well. Serve immediately and garnish with chives, if using.