Galushki is a dish made of boiled dough in the form of squares or balls. Unlike dumplings, they have no filling. Cook as a separate dish or cook soup with dumplings. Galushki are a typical dish for Ukrainians, they were prepared almost every day, mostly for dinner. This dish was easy to make and extremely nutritious.
There are many different recipes for galushky, but here is one of the simplest and oldest:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the flour and add the egg and water.
- Knead the dough until smooth.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Cut the dough into squares or balls.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the galushky to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top.
- Drain the galushky in a colander and let the water drain.
- Serve galushky with soup, borscht, milk, or as a main course, drizzled with melted butter and sprinkled with herbs.
Tips:
- You can add grated cheese, chopped herbs, or cooked potatoes to the galushky dough.
- Galushky can also be fried in butter instead of boiled.
- Galushky can be made ahead of time and frozen. To cook frozen galushky, simply drop them into boiling water and cook until they float to the top.
Enjoy!
Here are some additional details about galushky:
- They are similar to dumplings found in other cultures, such as gnocchi in Italy and pierogi in Poland.
- Galushky are a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients and served in a variety of different ways.
- They are a hearty and affordable dish that can be a great addition to your table.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
