Creamy Polish Kolduny Dumplings with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Name: Creamy Polish Kolduny Dumplings with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup water; 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 10 ounces wild mushrooms; 1 small shallot; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Fresh parsley; Grated Parmesan cheese

A Traditional Eastern European Delight

Soft and creamy dumplings filled with savory goodness, paired perfectly with a rich wild mushroom sauce.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

3/4 cup water

For the Filling

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Wild Mushroom Sauce

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

10 ounces wild mushrooms

sliced

1 small shallot

minced

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

For the Toppings

Fresh parsley

chopped

Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.

Add wet ingredients

Add the egg and water, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.

Knead the dough

Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Rest the dough

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Making the Filling

Sauté onions and garlic

In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

Cook ground beef

Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.

Season and cool

Season with salt and pepper, letting it cool before using.

Ensure the filling is cooled completely before wrapping in the dough. Pro Tip: Add a splash of soy sauce to the filling for extra depth.

Cooking Process

Dumpling Preparation

Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut circles. Place a tablespoon of filling in each circle, folding and sealing edges securely.

Boiling Dumplings

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add dumplings, and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Making the Mushroom Sauce

Heat butter and oil in a pan. Sauté mushrooms and shallots for 8 minutes until browned. Stir in cream and thyme, simmering until thickened.

Plating & Serving