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Galuska (Nokedli) – Traditional Hungarian Dumplings 🇭🇺
These soft, pillowy dumplings are a Hungarian staple, famously served with Chicken Paprikás, but they’re also great with stews, gravy, or simply tossed in butter.
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour (≈ 2½ cups)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 120–150 ml water (½–⅔ cup)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add eggs and start mixing.
- Gradually add water until you get a soft, sticky dough.
- Consistency: looser than pasta dough but thicker than pancake batter.
2️⃣ Rest the Dough (Optional but Recommended)
- Let dough rest 5–10 minutes.
- This helps create softer, fluffier dumplings.
3️⃣ Cook the Galuska
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Using a galuska/nokedli maker, spaetzle press, or spoon:
- Drop small pieces of dough into boiling water.
- When dumplings float, cook 1 more minute.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.
🍽 How Hungarians Serve Galuska
- Classic: With Chicken Paprikás
- With beef stew or mushroom paprikash
- Tossed in butter for a simple side
- Mixed with cottage cheese & sour cream (Túrós galuska)
✨ Tips for Perfect Galuska
- Do not overmix—stir just until combined.
- Keep the water boiling, not simmering.
- Rinse lightly with warm water if serving later.
- Toss with a little butter to prevent sticking.
💡 Extra Variations
- Túrós Galuska – sweetened with cottage cheese & sugar, sometimes with raisins
- Egg-free version – substitute eggs with water + a little oil
- Gluten-free adaptation – use a blend of gluten-free flours and xanthan gum
If you want, I can make a quick visual guide showing how to shape Galuska/Nokedli and serve it like a classic Hungarian plate, so it’s easy to follow step by step.
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