Kostelske Hrge with Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

• For the dumplings: For the dumplings:
• 500g (1.1 lb) potatoes, peeled and boiled 500g (1.1 lb) potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 200g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour 200g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• For the mushroom sauce: For the mushroom sauce:
• 300g (10.5 oz) mushrooms, sliced 300g (10.5 oz) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons butter
• 250ml (1 cup) vegetable broth 250ml (1 cup) vegetable broth
• 200ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream 200ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 420 kcal / 1760 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 24g, 14g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 4g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth and let them cool slightly.
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. 3.
   Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin log on a floured surface.
4. 4.
   Cut the logs into bite-sized pieces to form the dumplings.
5. 5.
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the dumplings in batches until they float to the surface, about 3-4 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
6. 6.
   In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
7. 7.
   Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
8. 8.
   Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. 9.
   Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
10. 10.
    Serve the cooked dumplings with the mushroom sauce on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Potatoes — Make sure to use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture in the dumplings.
• Mushrooms — Choose fresh mushrooms such as button mushrooms or cremini for a robust flavor in the sauce.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the flavor of the mushroom sauce, you can add a splash of white wine during the cooking process.
• For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth in the sauce.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and add it to the sauce while simmering.

Serving advice

Serve Kostelske Hrge with Mushroom Sauce as a main course accompanied by a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables. It is also delicious with a side of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Presentation advice

To make the dish visually appealing, arrange the dumplings neatly on a plate and pour the mushroom sauce over them. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley for a pop of color.