📍 Western Ukraine⏱ 50 min🍽 Serves: 4vegetarian

Paliushky — Potato Dumplings

Tender dumplings, shaped by hand.

Where it comes from

Lviv Oblast, Ternopil Oblast, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Chernivtsi Oblast, Zakarpattia Oblast

History

Paliushky are short, elongated dumplings made from potato dough. Names and proportions vary; related dishes appear in neighboring Central European cuisines.

Today

Cook and cool the potatoes ahead of time to avoid adding too much flour.

Ingredients

• 700 g potatoes
• 180 g all-purpose flour
• 1 eggs
• 40 g butter

Method

1. Boil potatoes until tender.
2. Drain, mash, and cool.
3. Add egg, salt, and flour.
4. Mix quickly, avoiding excess flour.
5. Shape into ropes and cut into short pieces.
6. Boil in batches in salted water for about 2 minutes after they float.
7. Lift out with a slotted spoon and coat with butter.

How to serve

Serve with butter, sautéed onions, or mushrooms.

Sources

• Cultural background

Check ingredients for allergens. Times and amounts are approximate.