Bryndzové Halušky

Prepare

1. 🥄Prepare the Dough
2. 🔥Grate the potatoes finely using a hand grater or food processor.
3. 🧂Place the grated potatoes in a bowl and mix them with flour, egg, and salt until a sticky dough forms.

Steps

1. 🔥The consistency should be thick but pliable.

Cook

1. 🧂Cook the Dumplings
2. 🍳Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3. 🫇Using a halušky maker (similar to a spaetzle maker), press the dough directly into the boiling water.

Prepare

1. 🍳If you don’t have one, use a tilted cutting board and a knife to scrape small pieces of dough into the water.

Cook

1. 🫇Let the dumplings cook until they float to the surface, usually within 2-3 minutes.

Steps

1. 🍽️Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and set aside in a large bowl.

Prepare

1. 🌿Prepare the Toppings
2. ✨Chop the bacon into small pieces and fry in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
3. 🥄If using a bryndza substitute, mix crumbled feta with a dollop of sour cream to mimic the tangy flavour of traditional Slovak sheep cheese.

Steps

1. ✨Assemble the Dish

Cook

1. 🥄Toss the cooked dumplings with the bryndza cheese (or substitute) until they’re well-coated and creamy.

Steps

1. 🔥Top with the crispy bacon and its drippings.

Prepare

1. 🧂Garnish with chopped chives or parsley for an extra touch of colour and flavour.