Black dumplings
 Black dumplings, kluski żelazne | |
| Type | Dumpling |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Silesia |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, flour, potato starch |
| |
Kluski czarne or (black dumplings), also known as kluski polskie (Polish dumplings) or kluski żelazne (iron dumplings), are a variety of dumplings popular in Silesia. In addition to minced potatoes and flour, the dough contains also potato starch, which adds to its colour.[1]
They differ from the Silesian white dumplings in that they are usually not made with mashed cooked potatoes, but with grated raw potatoes.[2][3] Both black and white dumplings are served at weddings and other traditional feasts in Silesia. According to tradition, they should be served in odd numbers.[3]
References
- ^ "Black Dumplings translate Polish". minrol.gov.pl. Ministry of Agriculture. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ Kasprzyk-Chevriaux, Magdalena (29 May 2015). "A Foreigner's Guide to Polish Dumplings". Culture.pl. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b Switala, Rebekah (20 July 2018). "Kluski Śląskie: Bouncy Polish Potato Dumplings". Folkways Today. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
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