KLOTSKI (POTATO DUMPLINGS IN CHICKEN BROTH)
This warming soup brings the summery flavor of basil to mid-autumn meals. Russian "kletsky" (pronounced as "klet-skee") is a word used to name the dish known also in Ukrainian and Belarusian cuisines as "galushky", in Italian cuisine as gnocchi, in Czech - as "knedliky" and so on. All of these dishes are flour made balls (sometimes also flattened into pillow shape) that can be generally referred as dumplings. Usually cooked in broth or milk they are popular in Eastern Europe. In Belarus and Poland they are often served with lean meatless soup or sometimes fried with onion and bacon. The main secret of dumplings is tasty broth and properly cooked dough. Soups can include combination of meatballs and flour or potato dumplings. Note: Good dumplings must be soft and fluffy. In order to achieve desired consistency, eggs and butter are added to the dough. Finely chopped herbs, spices, grated potatoes and sometimes even cereals are also added for special aroma, consistency and taste.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Russian
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the soup: Add the chicken pieces, vegetables and bouquet garni to the pot. Pour in the cold water to cover the ingredients and bring to the boil. Then reduce the heat, add the peppercorns and cover partially. Simmer gently for 2 hours. Skim of any scum when the water first boils and skim occasionally again during simmering.
- Line a strainer with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth and set it inside a large bowl. Pour the contents of the pot into the strainer. Discard the solids. Season with salt.
- To make the klotski: Cook the potatoes in a pan of salted boiling water for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain and mash the potatoes with butter. Add eggs, basil, salt, pepper and little of the flour. Quickly mix the ingredients into the potato, adding more flour as you go, until you have a smooth, firm dough. Divide the mixture into small dumplings. Cook the klotski in chicken broth, boiling for about 5 minutes, or until they rise to the surface.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning. Ladle into warm bowls and serve with 3-4 potato klotski and sprinkled with parsley.
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Ash Mehar
[email protected]These dumplings were perfect for a cold winter day. They were so warm and comforting.
Bakhat Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato dumplings, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the chicken broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Tsedenya Sertsu
[email protected]These dumplings were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were also very easy to make, and the chicken broth was very flavorful.
Hernandez SFM
[email protected]I loved the simplicity of this recipe. The dumplings were easy to make, and the chicken broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Jaz Elian
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dumplings turned out really dense and heavy. They were still edible, but they weren't very good.
Elvia Arias
[email protected]These dumplings were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and comforting.
Tracy Eaves
[email protected]I made these dumplings for a party, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Jathu Jathusan
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chicken, so I used vegetable broth instead. The dumplings were still very good, but I think they would have been even better with chicken broth.
Sean Breezy
[email protected]These dumplings were perfect! They were light and fluffy, and the chicken broth was so flavorful. I served them with a side of sour cream and dill, and they were absolutely delicious.
Sifat Miah
[email protected]I loved the flavor of these dumplings, but they were a little bit dry. I think I would have added a little bit more butter or oil to the dough.
Ironmeman
[email protected]These dumplings were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred them to be a little bit lighter and fluffier.
Prem Rana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato dumplings, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the chicken broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
steven armstrong
[email protected]These dumplings were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and comforting. I will definitely be making these again for a special occasion.
Quet Boy Rifat Islam
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the dumplings to stay together. They kept falling apart in the broth. I think I might have needed to use more flour.
Emmanuel Ongechi
[email protected]The dumplings were a little bit bland for my taste, but the chicken broth was very flavorful. I added some salt and pepper to the dumplings, and they were much better.
Elcado Wandile
[email protected]These dumplings were easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken for the broth, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making these again.
Samsu Jueh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the dumplings turned out perfectly. They were light and airy, and the chicken broth was rich and savory. I served them with a side of sour cream, and they were absolutely delicious.
Afrin Sanika
[email protected]These potato dumplings were a hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, and the chicken broth was flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making these again.