Steamed Transcarpathian Potato Dumplings

Soft potato dumplings with butter and milk, served with herbs or gravy.

By Savva LoginovUpdated
Total 55 minMakes 4 servings
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These Transcarpathian-style potato dumplings start with mashed potatoes, butter, milk, egg and flour. Mix just until a soft dough forms, shape small dumplings with lightly floured hands and steam until cooked through. Boil potatoes in salted water 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly. Mash potatoes with butter and warm milk until smooth. Cool until just warm. Beat in egg and salt. Fold in flour gradually until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms. Avoid overmixing. With floured hands, shape into 16 small balls. Steam in a covered steamer over simmering water 10 to 12 minutes, until set and cooked through. Serve hot with herbs and optional gravy.

Steamed Transcarpathian Potato Dumplings

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Steamed Transcarpathian Potato Dumplings

Prep 25 minCook 30 minTotal 55 minYield 4 servings
Only numbered ingredient amounts change.

Equipment: Measuring tools, mixing bowl and suitable pan

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes

    Boil potatoes in salted water 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly.

  2. Mash

    Mash potatoes with butter and warm milk until smooth. Cool until just warm.

  3. Mix dough

    Beat in egg and salt. Fold in flour gradually until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

  4. Shape and steam

    With floured hands, shape into 16 small balls. Steam in a covered steamer over simmering water 10 to 12 minutes, until set and cooked through.

  5. Serve

    Serve hot with herbs and optional gravy.

How to tell when it is ready

Cook until tender and evenly heated as described.

Tips

  • Measure ingredients before beginning.
  • Use evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning near the end.
  • Cool and store leftovers promptly.

Troubleshooting

  • If mixture is too wet, add binder gradually.
  • If browning too quickly, lower the heat.

Substitutions

  • Use a compatible neutral oil if needed.
  • Choose suitable alternatives for dietary needs.

Variations

  • Adjust herbs or spices to taste.
  • Add a suitable seasonal ingredient.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with a fresh seasonal side.
  • Pair with bread, rice or another suitable accompaniment.
  • Offer a complementary sauce or topping.
  • Serve warm or chilled as directed.

Make ahead

Prepare components ahead and refrigerate perishable ingredients; finish shortly before serving.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 3 days.

Food safety

Contains wheat, egg and milk. Keep dumplings refrigerated if holding before steaming.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

Prepare components ahead and refrigerate promptly; finish close to serving.

How should I store transcarpathian potato dumplings?

Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 3 days.

Serve promptly and refrigerate leftovers safely.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

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