Strapačky s Kyslou Kapustou a Hubami
A hearty and flavorful Slovak dish featuring chewy potato dumplings (strapačky) mixed with tangy sauerkraut and earthy mushrooms, often enhanced with smoky bacon or sausage.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes(peeled and grated)
- 150 g All-purpose flour(plus more for dusting)
- 400 g Sauerkraut(drained and roughly chopped)
- 250 g Mushrooms(sliced (e.g., champignons, oyster mushrooms))
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 100 g Smoked bacon or sausage(diced (optional))
- 2 tbsp Butter or oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for serving (optional) Sour cream
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the potato dough: Squeeze excess water from grated potatoes. Mix with flour and salt to form a firm dough. If too sticky, add more flour. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the dumplings.
- 3
While water heats, cook bacon or sausage (if using) in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
- 4
Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Add drained sauerkraut to the skillet with mushrooms and onions. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly softened. Stir in the cooked bacon/sausage if using.
- 6
Using a small spoon or a special strapačky tool, drop small pieces of the potato dough into the boiling salted water. Cook until they float to the surface, then let them cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Drain the cooked strapačky and add them directly to the skillet with the sauerkraut, mushroom, and onion mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- 8
Serve hot, optionally with a dollop of sour cream.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the potato dough is not too wet, or the strapačky will fall apart.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the pot when boiling the dumplings; cook in batches if necessary.
- ✓Adjust the amount of sauerkraut to your preference for tanginess.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add caraway seeds to the sauerkraut mixture for a more traditional flavor.
- Use different types of mushrooms for varied taste and texture.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon/sausage and use oil or butter for sautéing.