As most of you know that I am Ukrainian and my hubby is from Siberia. His grandparents are form Ukraine, so he is pretty familiar with Ukrainian foods. Galushki (dumplings) were one of those things that I had introduced him to. For me, they bring so much memories because I pretty much spent my whole childhood eating these. My grandma made them very often and I’m so happy I got to try them.
They are treated in Ukraine like gnocchi and likewise work perfectly with any toppings or sauce! You will love them if you’ve never tried them and if you have, this will bring a ton of childhood memories.
Other Ukrainian Classics
Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 cup Flour
- 4 Eggs
- 1 cup Lukewarm Water
- 150 g Butter
- 1 lb Fresh Mushrooms
- 1 Onion
- 1 cup Bacon pieces
- 3 tbsp Butter for topping
- Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients for the recipe.
- Place all the flour in a large bowl. Make a little well in the middle. Place whisked eggs, water and melted butter in to it. Work with a fork to form the dough. You can finish it up by hand.
- Divide the dough into eight even pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a long string. Dice each string into small pieces.
- At this point you can cook the dumplings or leave them in a freezer for next time.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Throw in dumplings and cook them until they float to the top.
- Prepare ingredients for the topping.
- Dice mushrooms and saute them in an oiled skillet for about 5 minutes. Add in onions and continue cooking until softened. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Stir in bacon pieces and butter, cook for another 5 minutes. Place dumplings into a nonstick skillet, add in sauteed mixture and butter. Cook until they turn golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Ukrainian Dumplings aka Galushki
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 422mg18%
Potassium 213mg6%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 480IU10%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Hello, I know this dish as well from my childhood 😊, however it's a bit different. It's made with leftover cooked potatoes, which makes them a little lighter... if one can consider this hardy dish light. 😁
Hey Mag, thank you for sharing that. I love that you called it light, lol... all carbs were "light" growing up. As long as they are homemade 😉
Thx I just found the instructions
Perfect 🙂
Where do I find the instructions on how to make I have never had them but would love to make them
If you scroll down you will see the recipe.
Do these dumplings freeze well?
Hey Darlene, yes they do, I would freeze them before cooking.
Thanks!!
With what do you serve this?
Hi Lisa, it is almost like pasta. Any fresh garden salad would be great with Ukrainian dumplings.
Anyone know if this can be made with almond flour?
I dont think you would get same results if you were yo use almond flour. I havent tried it.
My aunt used to make these, and cooked them in her chicken soup!!
Yes, my mom use to do this as well 🙂
OMG!!! I haven't had these since my Baba was around. She was from Kharkiv.....and said it was a favorite there. One day I hope to see the Ukraine....which has always been my dream. Irka.
Hey, last time I visited was in '04 and it was so much fun. I look forward to going back to Ukraine and just eat out all the time.
Does all the butter go inside the dough? How much for the top?
All the butter goes on the side of the dough. Use 3 Tbsp as a topping.
So we need 150 grams of butter for the dough plus 3 Tbsp for topping?
That is correct. I will note the recipe 🙂
These look so yummy!:) I was just talking to my mom about these the other day, except the ones made with mashed potatoes.
They sound like the gnocchi recipe that I have on the blog. It's a great way to use up the left over potatoes.