Strapačky s Kyslou Kapustou a Smotanou
A hearty and comforting Slovak dish featuring potato dumplings (strapačky) mixed with sauerkraut and a creamy sour cream sauce. It's a rustic and flavorful meal, often enjoyed during colder months.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Potatoes(peeled and grated)
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 500 g Sauerkraut(drained and chopped)
- 200 ml Sour cream
- 150 g Smoked bacon(diced)
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Squeeze excess liquid from grated potatoes. Mix with flour, salt, and pepper to form a dough. The consistency should be thick but pourable.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 3
Using a small spoon or a special strapačky maker, drop small pieces of dough into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, then cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 4
While the strapačky are cooking, fry the diced bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- 5
In the same pan with bacon fat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the drained and chopped sauerkraut and cook for about 10-15 minutes until softened.
- 6
Drain the cooked strapačky and add them to the sauerkraut mixture. Stir in the sour cream and butter. Cook gently for a few more minutes until heated through and creamy.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with the crispy bacon bits and a sprinkle of black pepper.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the potato dough is not too wet; excess moisture will make the strapačky fall apart.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the pot when boiling the strapačky.
- ✓Adjust the amount of sauerkraut to your preference for sourness.
🔄 Variations
- Add a dollop of bryndza (Slovak sheep cheese) for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve with a side of pickled mushrooms.