Halushki: A Polish-American Fusion

Ingredients and Weight:

Buttermilk dumplings
- 1 pound (454 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
Cabbage and kielbasa
- 1 head (1.5 pounds, 680 g) green cabbage, shredded
- 1 pound (454 g) smoked kielbasa, sliced
Onion
- 1 large onion (8 ounces, 227 g), chopped
Butter
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

1 hour

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

Make the buttermilk dumplings: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the buttermilk and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
Boil the dumplings: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the dough by the tablespoonful into the boiling water. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the dumplings float to the top. Remove the dumplings from the pot and drain them on paper towels.
Sauté the cabbage, kielbasa, and onion: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cabbage, kielbasa, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the kielbasa is browned.
Combine the dumplings and the cabbage mixture: Add the buttermilk dumplings to the skillet. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Serve the halushki hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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User Comments:

"This was a fantastic dish! The flavors were perfect and the dumplings were cooked to perfection."
"My family absolutely loved this recipe. It was a great way to try something new and different."
"I've never had halushki before, but this recipe made it a new favorite. It was so easy to make and full of flavor."

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