Knedlíky

Savor the comforting taste of Knedlíky, a traditional Czech potato dumpling dish, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. These fluffy dumplings, paired with creamy sour cream and fresh chives, are sure to warm your heart.

• 500 g potatoes
• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 1 medium egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 300 g sour cream
• 50 g chopped chives

Method

1. 1

   Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and allow to cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mash the potatoes until smooth and let them cool completely.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with flour, beaten egg, and salt to create a dough.

4. 4

   On a floured surface, roll the dough into a log about 2 cm in diameter and cut into pieces about 3 cm long.

5. 5

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then drop the knedlíky pieces into the water and cook until they rise to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Use a slotted spoon to remove the knedlíky and let them drain.

7. 7

   Serve hot with sour cream and garnish with chopped chives if desired.