Slovak Potato Dumplings with Fried Cabbage

Delight in the comforting flavors of Slovak Potato Dumplings with Fried Cabbage, a classic Eastern European dish that brings rustic charm to your dinner table. These pillowy potato dumplings, made with fresh boiled potatoes, flour, and a hint of salt, are perfectly paired with a savory medley of tender green cabbage, golden onion, and aromatic caraway seeds fried in butter. The result is a hearty, flavorful meal with a satisfying balance of soft and crispy textures. Ideal as a main course or a hearty side dish, this recipe offers a taste of tradition and is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for cozy evenings, it’s an irresistible combination of simple ingredients transformed with timeless technique!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Potatoes
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 small head Green cabbage
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 quarts Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized chunks. Boil in a large pot of water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly.

Step 2

Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the cooked potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.

Step 3

Add the flour, egg, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

Step 4

Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.

Step 5

On a floured surface, roll small portions of the dough into ropes about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces to form the dumplings.

Step 6

Boil the dumplings in batches in the salted water. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the dumplings float to the surface, cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 7

To prepare the fried cabbage, first remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and finely shred it. Dice the onion.

Step 8

Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the shredded cabbage, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until the cabbage is golden and tender.

Step 10

Combine the boiled dumplings with the fried cabbage in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the dumplings evenly with the cabbage mixture.

Step 11

Serve warm as a main dish or a hearty side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5492.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2167.8

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 343.5mg	0%
Sodium 5111.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 55.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 616.8mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 6006.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 65.9%