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Tender potato dumplings tossed with sauerkraut and browned onion.
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Strapačky are rough-edged Slovak potato dumplings, commonly tossed with sauerkraut. Unlike bryndzové halušky, this version gets its defining tang from fermented cabbage.
Technique notes
Slovak kitchen
Slovak strapačky pair rustic potato dumplings with tangy sauerkraut, onion and optional bacon.
Brown onion in 2 tablespoons butter for 10 minutes. Add sauerkraut and caraway; cook 10 minutes.
Combine grated potatoes, egg, salt and flour into a sticky dough. Test a teaspoon in simmering water.
Push small pieces through a spaetzle maker into salted simmering water. Cook until they float plus 2 minutes.
Drain well and toss with remaining butter, sauerkraut mixture and pepper.
Review ingredient labels for allergens and cross-contact. Follow the recipe’s handling notes, refrigerate perishable food promptly, and use an instant-read thermometer where a safe internal temperature is specified.
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Strapačky are rough-edged Slovak potato dumplings, commonly tossed with sauerkraut. Unlike bryndzové halušky, this version gets its defining tang from fermented cabbage.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat in a buttered skillet.
Serve hot with sour cream; crisp bacon may be added separately.
