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How to Make Halusky

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Halusky - A Tasty Traditional Slovak Dish
Halusky - A Tasty Traditional Slovak Dish

Broaden your culinary horizons! Halusky (pronounced Ha-loosh-ky) is a Slovak dish, and they are small dumpling-like bits of goodness that are very similar to Spaetzle, with a couple of small differences. Halusky dough is thicker than Spaetzle, and Halusky also contains pureed potato.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 4-5 medium size potatoes, small diced & pureed in a bit of water.
  • 4-6 cups of flour
  • 3 eggs
  • Halusky strainer
  • Large container
  • Large sauce pan
  • A spider strainer
  1. Step 1

    Start with 2 cups of flour in a large bowl. Add three eggs to the flour and begin to incorporate the eggs into the flour. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil in the meantime.

  2. Step 2
    A Halusky Strainer
    A Halusky Strainer

    Mix in the potato puree. At this stage, the potato will make the flour extremely wet and gooey. Here is where you need to add more flour until you've got a wet doughy consistency. It will be similar to a loose pizza dough. At this point, you're going to need to get that large container filled with ice and cold water.

  3. Step 3

    With your water boiling and your ice bath ready, use a spatula to press the dough through the Halusky strainer directly into the boiling water.

  4. Step 4

    When the Halusky dumplings are ready they will float to the top of the water. Lift the Halusky out with the spider strainer and drop it directly into the ice bath. Repeat the process until all the dough is gone, and you've got tasty Halusky...a pasta style dish that goes with almost anything!

Tips & Warnings
  • Once the Halusky is cooked off and cooled, this dish tastes best when sauteed. Even a basic herbed butter would make this great!
  • Top Halusky with braised meats for best results. Beef, Game, and Pork work well!
  • Halusky works well sauteed with feta cream (literally feta cheese blended til thick with heavy cream) and bacon as a topping
  • You must be quick when pressing the dough through the Halusky strainer. Because it is directly over the boiling water, you run the risk of the dough cooking in the strainer, causing blockages and different textures that may not be all that pleasant.
  • Be cautious when using this method. Steam is hot...but you knew this! :)

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