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TRADITIONAL POTATO NUDLI WITH POPPY SEED SAUCE

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TRADITIONAL POTATO NUDLI WITH POPPY SEED SAUCE

TRADITIONAL POTATO NUDLI WITH POPPY SEED SAUCE

A comforting classic Eastern European dish featuring soft potato dumplings (nudli) coated in a luscious, sweet poppy seed sauce with a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for a cozy family meal serving 4.

πŸ•’ Prep & Cook Time: 45 min

🍽️ Servings: 4

πŸ₯„ Ingredients

Nudli:

  • 500 g starchy potatoes (boiled or baked, peeled and mashed)
  • 125 g all-purpose flour (type BL55)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tbsp oil

Sauce:

  • 50 g butter
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 50 g ground poppy seeds
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. Use starchy potatoes suitable for mashing or baking. Boil in their skins until fork-tender or bake at 220Β°C (430Β°F) for about 1 hour. Cool, peel, and weigh 500 g of potato pulp. Mash finely and let cool.
    You can prepare the mashed potatoes a day ahead and refrigerate.
  2. Add beaten egg, flour, and oil to mashed potatoes. Knead by hand until the dough just comes together. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky; do not add more flour if using starchy potatoes.
  3. Grind poppy seeds and sugar finely (a coffee grinder works best) to prepare for the sauce.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, adding 1 tbsp oil. Reduce heat to maintain gentle simmer.
  5. Shape nudli: pinch off egg-sized pieces of dough, roll into thin logs about the thickness of your thumb, then cut into 1.5 cm pieces. Roll each piece between your palms into spindle shapes.
    Nudli can be frozen before cooking.
  6. Place nudli on a floured parchment-lined tray while shaping all.
  7. Cook nudli in simmering water until they float, then cook for 2 more minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl.
  8. In a wide pan (25-30 cm), melt butter. Add cooked nudli and gently toss to coat.
  9. Add ground poppy seeds, lemon zest, and powdered sugar gradually, stirring lightly until sugar melts and forms a thick glossy sauce.
    Adjust sweetness to taste.
  10. Serve immediately warm.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Use starchy potatoes (like Russet or Yukon Gold) for best dough texture.
  • Rolling nudli between your palms gives the traditional spindle shape.
  • Freeze any uncooked nudli for quick future meals.
  • Poppy seed sauce can be adjusted with more or less sugar depending on preference.

πŸŽ‰ Perfect For

  • Cozy family dinners or festive occasions
  • Traditional Eastern European meals
  • Comfort food lovers and nostalgic dishes

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

Potato nudli with poppy seed sauce is a heartwarming, sweet-and-buttery dish that evokes homey traditions. Easy to make and delightful to eat, it’s a timeless favorite on any table.