Steamed German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelknodel)

1. 1

   Boil 4-5 medium potatoes in their skins until soft (about 20-25 minutes).

2. 2

   Drain and let cool.

3. 3

   Peel away the skins.

4. 4

   (Save time by using boiled potatoes from the day before).

5. 5

   Mash the potatoes as fine as possible.

6. 6

   Pass them through a semi-fine strainer, food mill or press if possible - this will give you the smoothest texture.

7. 7

   Add the mashed potatoes, 1 egg, a good sprinkle of salt, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 Tbsp parsley (or other green herbs), 2 Tbsp flour and 2 Tbsp potato starch to a large bowl.

8. 8

   Mix all the ingredients well.

9. 9

   The dough should be moist but firm enough to form the dumplings without falling apart.

10. 10

    Dipping your hands in cold water, form about 6-8 large dumplings

11. 11

    Grease the bottom of your steamer basket or lay in some torn cabbage/lettuces leaves so the dumplings won't stick.

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    Steam for 15-20 minutes or until dumplings are cooked.

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    Serve along with meat and gravy, thick stews, or other sauces.

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    I had mine with a thick lentil stew and sausages!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.