Potato dumplings (klyotski)

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make potato dumplings? Gather your ingredients. You can make the mashed potato fresh, or use ready-made. The amount of starch is approximate — you may need more or less, depending on the consistency of the potato dough.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash and peel the potatoes well. Cut them into small pieces, put them in a pot, and cover with clean cold water.

3. Step 3:

   

   Set the potatoes to cook over medium heat, salt the water, and bring it to a boil. Cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes. Check with a sharp knife — it should pierce the pieces easily.

4. Step 4:

   

   Drain the water and let the potatoes cool until just warm.

5. Step 5:

   

   Mash them into a puree with a potato masher.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add the egg and stir the potato with a spoon. Add the flour and a little starch. Knead the dough. Add the starch gradually to make a soft dough that isn't too stiff.

7. Step 7:

   

   Take some dough and put it on a floured board. Roll it into a log, then cut it into small pieces about 1.5 cm wide. Roll each piece into a ball.

8. Step 8:

   

   Shape the dumplings: dip a finger in starch and press it into the middle of each ball, making a dent about halfway down.

9. Step 9:

   

   This is the kind of dumpling you should end up with.

10. Step 10:

    

    Put a pot of plenty of water on the heat. Salt it. Bring it to a boil. Drop in the dumplings. It's best to cook a small batch at a time so they don't stick together. They'll sink to the bottom first, then float up. As soon as the dumplings surface, they're done — lift them out with a slotted spoon. Drop in the next batch. Cook all the dumplings this way.

11. Step 11:

    

    Serve the finished dumplings right away, with butter, sour cream, fried onion, or tomato sauce. Enjoy!