Finnish Rye and Pork Dumplings with Mushroom Gravy
Ruispossumyyt sienikastikkeella
Hearty and flavorful dumplings made with rye flour and ground pork, served with a rich, earthy mushroom gravy. A comforting and traditional Finnish dish.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g Rye flour
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 300 g Ground pork
- 1 small Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 100-150 ml Water(for dough, as needed)
- 300 g Mixed mushrooms(fresh or rehydrated dried, chopped)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour(for gravy)
- 400 ml Beef or vegetable broth
- 50 ml Heavy cream(optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Add the ground pork, finely chopped onion, and egg. Gradually add water, mixing until a firm but pliable dough forms. Knead lightly.
- 2
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball slightly to form small, thick dumplings.
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
- 4
While the dumplings cook, prepare the mushroom gravy. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle the 2 tbsp of flour over the mushrooms and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- 6
Gradually whisk in the broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens. Stir in heavy cream if using.
- 7
Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. Drain the cooked dumplings and serve them hot, generously topped with the mushroom gravy and garnished with fresh parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Do not overwork the dough, as it can make the dumplings tough.
- ✓Ensure the water is at a rolling boil before adding the dumplings to prevent them from sticking together.
- ✓If using dried mushrooms, rehydrate them in warm water for at least 30 minutes and use the soaking liquid (strained) as part of the broth for extra flavor.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add finely chopped leeks to the dumpling mixture.
- Incorporate a pinch of marjoram or thyme into the mushroom gravy.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side.