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

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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.

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Questions

What is Kartoffelknoedel?

Traditional German potato dumplings made from boiled russet potatoes, potato starch, and egg yolk, simmered until light and fluffy. This reference files it under German side: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Kartoffelknoedel is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until smooth, soft dough forms.

Can I make Kartoffelknoedel dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Kartoffelknoedel 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.

Is Kartoffelknoedel vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and 2 egg yolks, whisked. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Does Kartoffelknoedel contain eggs?

Yes: 2 egg yolks, whisked. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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