Busia's Polish Kluski, a traditional dish passed down through generations, offers a delightful culinary experience. This dish combines simple ingredients with a unique cooking technique, resulting in tender and fluffy dumplings that capture the essence of Polish cuisine. Busia's Polish Kluski can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even as a hearty snack. The versatile nature of this recipe allows it to be paired with a variety of sauces, gravies, and toppings, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to explore new culinary adventures, this article will guide you through the process of creating this classic Polish delicacy, ensuring you achieve perfect results every time.
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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
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.
BUSIA'S POLISH SAUSAGE
My Busia taught me this recipe. What more can I say? This is REAL, old fashioned polish sausage. Busia always said kneading the meat by hand made the sausage more tender than using a meat grinder.
Provided by cheryl wisniewski
Categories Polish Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, garlic, salt and pepper. Place on a clean smooth surface and knead, knead, knead for at least 10 or 15 minutes. The longer you knead it, the more tender your sausage will be.
- Soak the sausage casings in water for 1 or 2 minutes. Rinse the casings by sliding over the faucet. Slide the casing all the way up onto the spout of a sausage stuffing funnel. Press meat through the funnel into the casing carefully so that no air bubbles get inside. Sausages should be plump. Twist periodically to form links.
- Place sausages in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. They can be frozen after cooling. Use as you would store bought Polish Sausage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 615.2 mg
BUSIA'S POLISH SAUSAGE
My Busia taught me this recipe. What more can I say? This is REAL, old fashioned polish sausage. Busia always said kneading the meat by hand made the sausage more tender than using a meat grinder.
Provided by cheryl wisniewski
Categories Polish Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, garlic, salt and pepper. Place on a clean smooth surface and knead, knead, knead for at least 10 or 15 minutes. The longer you knead it, the more tender your sausage will be.
- Soak the sausage casings in water for 1 or 2 minutes. Rinse the casings by sliding over the faucet. Slide the casing all the way up onto the spout of a sausage stuffing funnel. Press meat through the funnel into the casing carefully so that no air bubbles get inside. Sausages should be plump. Twist periodically to form links.
- Place sausages in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. They can be frozen after cooling. Use as you would store bought Polish Sausage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 615.2 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in the best-tasting kluski. Look for smooth, unblemished potatoes and eggs, and use real butter for the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the kluski tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Boil the kluski in a large pot of salted water: This will help to prevent the kluski from sticking together.
- Cook the kluski until they float to the top of the pot: This is a good indication that they are cooked through.
- Serve the kluski immediately: Kluski are best served fresh. They can be served with a variety of sauces, such as melted butter, sour cream, or gravy.
Conclusion:
Kluski are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you serve them with a simple sauce or a hearty stew, kluski are sure to be a hit.
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