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Creamy Polish Kolduny Dumplings with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Name: Creamy Polish Kolduny Dumplings with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
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, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 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; Fresh parsley, chopped; Grated Parmesan cheese

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

4(104 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 20, 2025

Creamy Polish Kolduny Dumplings with Wild Mushroom Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Wild Mushroom Sauce

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 767 kcal
Protein: 34 g
Carbs: 54.1 g
Fat: 44.9 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3068 kcal
Protein: 136.1 g
Carbs: 216.3 g
Fat: 179.5 g
Fiber: 11.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	25.9	191.6	2	6.8
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 large egg	72	6.3	0.6	4.8	0
3/4 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 pound ground beef	1218	90.7	0	92.3	0
1 small onion finely chopped	28	0.8	6.6	0.1	1.1
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.3
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons butter	204	0.2	0	23	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	13.5	0
10 ounces wild mushrooms sliced	66	6.8	9	0.9	3.2
1 small shallot minced	7	0.3	1.7	0	0.1
1/2 cup heavy cream	408	2.9	3.3	43.4	0
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves	1	0	0.3	0	0.1
Fresh parsley chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Grated Parmesan cheese	22	1.6	0.2	1.4	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
2
Add wet ingredients
Add the egg and water, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
3
Knead the dough
Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
4
Rest the dough
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Making the Filling

1
Sauté onions and garlic
In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
2
Cook ground beef
Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
3
Season and cool
Season with salt and pepper, letting it cool before using.
Tip: 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.

How to Make Creamy Polish Kolduny Dumplings with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
Boiling Dumplings
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add dumplings, and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.
3
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.