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Šúľance s Makom (Poppy Seed Potato Dumplings)

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2
Servings

Ingredients

  • Potatoes, boiled and mashed, cooled (1.1 lb) — 500 g (1.1 lb)
  • Plain flour (5.3 oz / 1 1/4 cups) — 150 g (5.3 oz)
  • Egg — 1
  • Salt — 1/2 tsp
  • Ground poppy seed (3.5 oz) — 100 g (3.5 oz)
  • Icing sugar (2 oz / 1/2 cup) — 60 g (2.1 oz)
  • Butter, melted (2 oz / 4 tbsp) — 60 g (2.1 oz)

Method

  1. Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min
  2. Total Time 35 min Difficulty Moderate
  3. Occasion Everyday, Autumn harvest Season Autumn, Winter
  4. Native Recipe Šúľance s Makom Dietary Tags Vegetarian, Contains eggs,
  5. Name Contains gluten
  6. SEO Keywords sulance recipe, slovak poppy seed Serves 4 dumplings, potato dumplings dessert, slovak dessert recipe

Introduction: Šúľance are small, hand-rolled potato dumplings, boiled and then tossed in melted butter and sweetened ground poppy seed — a dessert or sweet main that turns leftover mashed potato into something festive.

Cultural Background: Šúľance are small, hand-rolled potato dumplings, boiled and then tossed in melted butter and sweetened ground poppy seed — a dessert or sweet main that turns leftover mashed potato into something festive. Poppy seed appears throughout Slovak sweet cooking, tied to harvest time when poppy was traditionally gathered and dried.

Tips: Use potato that was boiled and cooled ahead of time — warm, freshly mashed potato holds too much moisture for a good dough. Don't overwork the dough once mixed, or the dumplings will turn dense rather than light. Toss the dumplings in butter before the poppy seed mixture so the coating sticks properly.

Variations: Substitute ground walnuts for poppy seed for orechové šúľance, a common regional variation. Add a spoonful of plum jam alongside for a traditional autumn pairing. Dust with a little extra icing sugar just before serving for a more festive presentation.

Storage: Best eaten fresh and warm. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Reheating: Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat with a small extra knob of butter for 3–4 minutes, tossing occasionally.

Nutrition: Approx. per serving: 430 kcal, 10 g protein, 20 g fat, 54 g carbohydrates, 6 g fibre.

FAQs:

Q: Can I use leftover mashed potato from another meal?

A: Yes, as long as it is unseasoned or only lightly salted and has cooled completely before use.

Q: Where can I find ground poppy seed?

A: Look for it in the baking aisle of well-stocked supermarkets or specialty European grocers; whole poppy seed can also be ground finely in a spice grinder.

Q: Is this dish served as a dessert or a main course?

A: It can be either — in many Slovak households it appears as a light sweet supper as often as a dessert.

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