SVESTKOVE KNEDLIKY (Plum Dumplings)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Delicious SVESTKOVE KNEDLIKY (Plum Dumplings) recipe for a traditional Czech dish

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

16g

Fat

10g

Svestkové knedlíky is a traditional Czech dish that usually appears on the country’s lunch and dinner tables around autumn. The recipe is simple: plums are encased in a potato dough and shaped into balls before they are boiled and served in a pool of breadcrumbs. Delicious eaten as a surprise dessert or main course, these dumplings are often accompanied by melted butter and served with a side of either stewed plum juice or whipped sour cream. A must-try dish if you are visiting the Czech Republic, this classic recipe offers a taste of the country's traditional home-style cooking.

Instructions

1.	Cook the plums in boiling water for 5 minutes.
2.	Remove the stones and cut the plums in halves.
3.	In a large bowl, mix the eggs, salt, and potatoes together.
4.	Add the sifted flour, and mix until smooth.
5.	Boil a pot of salted water.
6.	Take a small amount of dough and flatten it in your hand.
7.	Place one plum half in the middle and shape the dough around it to form a ball.
8.	Repeat with all the remaining dough and plums.
9.	Carefully place the dumplings into the boiling water, making sure they don't stick together.
10.	Reduce the heat and let them simmer for around 15-20 minutes.
11.	Heat the breadcrumbs and butter in a pan, stirring constantly until golden brown.
12.	Take the dumplings out of the water and roll them in the breadcrumbs.

PROS

Svestkové knedlíky are a traditional savory-sweet Czech dish that can be enjoyed as a dessert or main course.

They are relatively easy to make, with only a few simple ingredients.

CONS

These dumplings are high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

They are also quite heavy and may not be ideally consumed during hot weather or for those with delicate gastrointestinal systems.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest food, plums contain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber found in both the flesh and the skin of the fruit.
The potatoes provide carbohydrates and additional nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium.

	2 eggs
	2 cups sifted flour ( , all-purpose )
	2 cups boiled potatoes , , riced
	1 cup fine breadcrumbs
	12 -15 plums
	1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
	salt
	butter