Halušky
Encyclopedia
Halušky are a traditional variety of thick, soft noodles or dumpling
s cooked in the Central and Eastern European cuisines (In Slovakia
(traditional meal), Poland
, Ukraine
, Romania
and Hungary
).
They are irregular in shape. They are made with wheat flour
and/or potatoes.
Halušky' can refer to the lumps themselves, or to the complete dish.
Although recipes vary from region to region, in general flour is mixed with water and egg to form a batter
. Potatoes are finely grated and mixed in the batter. Potatoes may be left out altogether but in Slovak Bryndzové halušky
egg is not used at all. Flour and mashed potatoes are enough to form quite a thick batter. Traditionally, no special instrument was used to form halušky. Instead, dough was spread in a thin layer on a wooden cutting board and scraped off in even pieces (using a knife) and cast directly into boiling water.
It is possible to form the dumplings as the batter is passed through a special perforated halušky strainer into boiling water forming small (1/2 X 2-3 cm) irregularly-shaped lumps. These are then rolled in butter or oil. Usually are served with meat or vegetable stews, cheese, bacon or ham.
Bryndzové halušky
is a typical Slovak traditional dish. In Hungary, galuska are often eaten with meat stews like Goulash
or Pörkölt
. In the US, most halusky recipes call for an egg noodle, rather than a potato dumpling.
Dumpling
Dumplings are cooked balls of dough. They are based on flour, potatoes or bread, and may include meat, fish, vegetables, or sweets. They may be cooked by boiling, steaming, simmering, frying, or baking. They may have a filling, or there may be other ingredients mixed into the dough. Dumplings may...
s cooked in the Central and Eastern European cuisines (In Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
(traditional meal), Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
and Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
).
They are irregular in shape. They are made with wheat flour
Flour
Flour is a powder which is made by grinding cereal grains, other seeds or roots . It is the main ingredient of bread, which is a staple food for many cultures, making the availability of adequate supplies of flour a major economic and political issue at various times throughout history...
and/or potatoes.
Halušky' can refer to the lumps themselves, or to the complete dish.
Although recipes vary from region to region, in general flour is mixed with water and egg to form a batter
Batter (cooking)
Batter is a semi-liquid mixture of one or more flours combined with liquids such as water, milk or eggs used to prepare various foods. Often a leavening agent such as baking powder is included to aerate and fluff up the batter as it cooks, or the mixture may be naturally fermented for this purpose...
. Potatoes are finely grated and mixed in the batter. Potatoes may be left out altogether but in Slovak Bryndzové halušky
Bryndzové halušky
Bryndzové Halušky is one of the national dishes in Slovakia. This hearty meal consists of Halušky and bryndza , optionally sprinkled with cooked bits of smoked pork fat/bacon.Žinčica is traditionally drunk with this meal...
egg is not used at all. Flour and mashed potatoes are enough to form quite a thick batter. Traditionally, no special instrument was used to form halušky. Instead, dough was spread in a thin layer on a wooden cutting board and scraped off in even pieces (using a knife) and cast directly into boiling water.
It is possible to form the dumplings as the batter is passed through a special perforated halušky strainer into boiling water forming small (1/2 X 2-3 cm) irregularly-shaped lumps. These are then rolled in butter or oil. Usually are served with meat or vegetable stews, cheese, bacon or ham.
Bryndzové halušky
Bryndzové halušky
Bryndzové Halušky is one of the national dishes in Slovakia. This hearty meal consists of Halušky and bryndza , optionally sprinkled with cooked bits of smoked pork fat/bacon.Žinčica is traditionally drunk with this meal...
is a typical Slovak traditional dish. In Hungary, galuska are often eaten with meat stews like Goulash
Goulash
Goulash is a soup or stew of meat, noodles and vegetables , seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is also a popular meal in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia...
or Pörkölt
Pörkölt
Pörkölt is a meat stew which originates from Hungary, but is eaten throughout Central Europe and the Balkans.-In Hungary:Pörkölt is a Hungarian stew with boneless meat, paprika, some vegetables and no potato...
. In the US, most halusky recipes call for an egg noodle, rather than a potato dumpling.
See also
- Slovak cuisineSlovak cuisineSlovak cuisine varies slightly, though sometimes dramatically, from region to region. It was influenced by the traditional cuisine of its neighbours and it influenced these as well...
- KluskiKluskiKluski is a generic Polish name for all kinds of dumplings without a filling, though at times the word also refers to all varieties of noodles as well. It is usually made of chunks of boiled dough. There are several varieties of kluski, depending mostly on the dough...
, a Polish dumpling, part of Polish cuisinePolish cuisinePolish cuisine is a style of cooking and food preparation originating from Poland. It has evolved over the centuries due to historical circumstances. Polish national cuisine shares some similarities with other Central European and Eastern European traditions as well as French and Italian... - PassatelliPassatelliPassatelli is a pasta formed of bread crumbs, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, and cooked in chicken broth. It is typically found in the Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy and has much in common with spätzle....
- SpätzleSpätzleSpätzle are a type of egg noodle of soft texture found in the cuisine of Germany and of Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Alsace and South Tyrol.-History:The geographic origin of spätzle is not precisely...
- GnocchiGnocchiGnocchi are various thick, soft dumplings. They may be made from semolina, ordinary wheat flour, flour and egg, flour, egg, and cheese, potato, bread crumbs, or similar ingredients. The smaller forms are called gnocchetti....