Kroppkakor, also known as kroppkaka, are traditional Swedish potato dumplings that are a staple dish in the southern region of Sweden, particularly in Blekinge and Öland. These delightful dumplings are made from a combination of mashed potatoes, wheat flour, and minced pork or beef, and often served with a creamy sauce, lingonberry jam, and melted butter. Kroppkakor is deeply rooted in Swedish culinary history, dating back to the 19th century. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Swedish comfort food and is sure to satisfy your taste buds. In this article, we'll explore the best recipes for making kroppkakor, ensuring you create authentic and delicious dumplings that capture the true essence of this classic Swedish dish.
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KROPPKAKOR - SWEDISH POTATO DUMPLINGS
A big favorite of my Swedish-raised husband. This reminds him of his grandma's kitchen every time. Serve hot with butter. These are great as leftovers, sliced and fried, served with a fried egg.
Provided by Adelina Dudda
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fry salt pork with onion in a skillet until the salt pork is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain fat and set salt pork and onion mixture aside.
- Mix mashed potatoes, egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg together in a bowl; stir 1 cup flour into potato mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup flour onto a work surface and turn the dough out onto the flour. Knead the flour on the work surface into the dough.
- Cut dough into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls, dusting your hands and sprinkling work surface with remaining 1/2 cup flour. Press your thumb into each dumpling to make an indentation, and fill with a small amount of salt pork-onion mixture. Pinch the dumplings closed and roll in flour.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. If desired, replace half the water with beef broth. Drop dumplings into the boiling water and broth and reduce heat to low. Simmer until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 868.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
KROPPKAKOR - SWEDISH POTATO DUMPLINGS
We grew up eatting the potato dumplings (palt) which are from northern Sweden and use raw potato in the dough. But I prefer this dumpling, that is more common in the southern Sweden. These dumplings are heavy winter time comfort food. The filling is usually cooked meatballs. But any kind of cooked meat will work. ( I like pork best). Sometimes, if the dough is too dry, I add an additional egg yolk or whole egg. We always ate these with lots of melted butter and cranberry or lingon jam, and a cold glass of milk. Leftovers taste really good cut into pieces and fried up crispy for breakfast the next day. This recipe is from an old Swedish cookbook of my mother's...the title is missing!
Provided by Lee_tah
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 24 dumplings, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, peel and cut up potaotoes. Cook about 20 minutes in enough salted water to cover the potatoes. Potaotes are done when they can be pierced with a fork. Drain.
- Mash or rice potatoes well. Whip in the egg yolk and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside while you prepare filling.
- Put onions in a cold skillet and fry with a little oil or butter until soft. Remove from pan. Add meat to pan and cook until crisp and evenly browned. Add back in onions. Drain off excess fat.
- To make dough: Add the flour 1 cup at a time and mix well. Add as much of the flour to make a soft dough. Once dough has formed, turn out onto a floured surface and knead like bread dough. Pat out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. cut into 2 inch rounds, a biscuit cutter works well. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the filling into the centre of one of the rounds. Cover with another round. Seal edges well, and shape into a ball.
- Bring the 2 quarts of water and 2 tsps salt to t boil in a heavy saucepan. Once the water is boiling add dumplings one at a time, so that boiling does not stop. Cook only as many dumplings at one time that will float uncrowded, one layer deep. Cook 15 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon. Put in a warm dish and serve with melted butter and jam. A simple salad goes nice along side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 1311.6, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.5
KROPPKAKOR - SWEDISH POTATO DUMPLINGS
Kroppkakor are a big favorite of my Swedish-raised husband. Whenever I make this potato dumpling recipe, it reminds him of his grandma's kitchen every time. Serve hot with butter. These are great as leftovers, sliced and fried, served with a fried egg.
Provided by Adelina Dudda
Categories Potato Side Dishes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fry salt pork with onion in a skillet until salt pork is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain fat and set salt pork and onion mixture aside.
- Mix mashed potatoes, egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg together in a bowl; stir 1 cup flour into potato mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup flour onto a work surface and turn dough out onto flour. Knead flour on the work surface into dough.
- Cut dough into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls, dusting your hands and sprinkling work surface with remaining 1/2 cup flour. Press your thumb into each dumpling to make an indentation, and fill with a small amount of salt pork-onion mixture. Pinch dumplings closed and roll in flour.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. If desired, replace 1/2 of the water with beef broth. Drop dumplings into boiling water and broth; reduce heat to low. Simmer until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 868.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SWEDISH KROPPKAKOR
Kroppkakor is eaten all over Sweden and is really old-fashioned cooking. The recipe is varying in different parts of Sweden. It is made with only raw potatoes or raw and boiled or just boiled as in this recipe. The allspice is not something that everybody likes, for me it's a must though. If there are any leftovers I love to slice them in halves the next day and fry them in butter--mmm!! A friend of mine from the north of Sweden does just that but he makes a sauce by pouring milk into the frying pan and boiling it with the halved kroppkakor, he does not want any allspice in his and makes them with both raw and cooked potatoes. This is one of the few dishes that I drink milk with. Lingonsylt is a must all over Sweden; I believe it is called cowberry or red whortleberry. I hope you enjoy!!
Provided by MarieFromSweden
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mash the potatoes.
- Stir in egg and flour making a smooth dough.
- Fry onion and bacon in some butter.
- Add allspice or white pepper to taste, set aside.
- Shape the dough into a log with floured hands cut into 12 pieces.
- Make a little pocket and fill with about 1 tablespoon of filling.
- Close and shape into a ball.
- Put about 4-5 at a time in simmering salted water, big pot, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- kakorna will sink and when they have floated to the top they are ready.
- Serve with a thin béchamel sauce or melted butter.
- A must is lingonsylt.
Tips:
- Use high-quality potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are good choices.
- Boil the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy.
- Mash the potatoes until they are smooth and free of lumps.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and butter.
- Add a beaten egg to the mashed potatoes to help bind them together.
- Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to form the potato dumplings.
- Poach the potato dumplings in simmering salted water until they are cooked through.
- Serve the potato dumplings with your favorite sauce, such as melted butter, gravy, or lingonberry jam.
Conclusion:
Kroppkakor, also known as Swedish potato dumplings, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. They are made with mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings, and are typically filled with a savory meat or vegetable filling. Kroppkakor can be boiled, fried, or baked, and are often served with a creamy sauce or gravy. Whether you are a fan of traditional Swedish cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy potatoes, kroppkakor are sure to please.
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