Găluște cu Prune {Plum Dumplings}
Servings Prep Time
10dumplings 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 10minutes
Servings Prep Time
10dumplings 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 10minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Skin, cube and boil the potatoes until soft (approx. 15 minutes). How’s that for the plot of an episode of CSI?
  2. While the potatoes are doing their thing, clean, cut in half and remove the pit from the plums. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of the powdered sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a pan, melt down the butter and fry the breadcrumbs, remaining powdered sugar and vanilla until golden brown. It burns easily, so keep an eye on it during this step.

    Note: I used Panko breadcrumbs because it’s all we had, but any will suffice.
  4. Once the potatoes are soft, discard the water and, with a hand mixer, mash together with the vegetable oil. Allow to cool.
  5. Combine mashed potatoes with the flour and eggs until it becomes a dough. As with any dough, if it’s too sticky add in a little bit of flour; if it’s too crumbly add in some water. Roll into a cylinder, and cut into pieces 1 to 1 ½ inches.
  6. Take half (or a quarter, if you have a smaller section of dough) of a plum and try to wrap a cut section of the dough around it into a ball shape. This part can get a little tricky. Remember: Flour is your friend!
  7. Once all dumplings have been formed, turn the pot of water down to a low boil. Depending on the size of your pot you may be able to get all 10 in at once; others might have to repeat this step in two batches. The main point is to now crowd the dumplings. Boil for approximately 20 minutes.
  8. You’ll know they’re done when they begin to float. Don’t worry, some of the plum juice might sneak out while you’re moving them. Remove from the water and immediately dredge through the breadcrumb mixture. They should be just sticky enough to get a nice thin coating.
  9. Served warm and Se bucura/enjoy!

    {After The Recipe} If you have leftover sugary breadcrumbs, don’t throw them away just yet, try making Crackly Pancakes or Waffles! Add them to your favorite batter recipe and cook like normal. You can even sprinkle some on the top 🙂