Kartoffelknoedel

Name: Kartoffelknoedel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled; 1/2 cup potato starch; 2 egg yolks, whisked; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Traditional German potato dumplings made from boiled russet potatoes, potato starch, and egg yolk, simmered until light and fluffy.

50 minMediumServes 4230 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup potato starch
2 egg yolks, whisked
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs peeled russet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
2

Drain potatoes thoroughly, press through a ricer into a large bowl, and cool for 10 minutes.
3

Add 1/2 cup potato starch, 2 whisked egg yolks, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg to the riced potatoes.
4

Knead mixture gently by hand until smooth, soft dough forms.
5

Divide dough into equal portions and roll into smooth dumpling balls.
6

Gently drop dumplings into a pot of simmering water and cook for 15 minutes until floating.

Questions

Can I make Kartoffelknoedel dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Kartoffelknoedel keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kartoffelknoedel?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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