Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 cup

raw potatoes

grated

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

baking powder

2 cup

flour

1 unit

ham hock

Step 1
~15 min

Cook ham hock for 2 hours in a large pot of water.

Step 2
~15 min

Remove the ham hock from the water.

Step 3
~15 min

Grate the raw potatoes.

Step 4
~15 min

Mix the grated potatoes with salt, baking powder, and flour to form a dumpling mixture.

Step 5
~15 min

Spoon or form by hand dumplings about the size of a snowball.

Step 6
~15 min

Drop the dumplings in the water (or broth) where the ham hock was cooked.

Step 7
~15 min

Cover and cook for 45 minutes.

Step 8
~15 min

Remove dumplings from the water.

Step 9
~15 min

Slice open the dumpling.

Step 10
~15 min

Add butter.

Step 11
~15 min

Serve on a platter with the ham.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the dumplings are fully cooked through before removing from the water.

Serve with a side of sour cream or lingonberry jam for a traditional Norwegian flavor.

You can add herbs like parsley or chives to the dumpling mixture for added flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dumpling mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with melted butter.

Serve with sour cream.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Norway

Cultural Significance

Traditional Norwegian dish, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Holiday meal
Comfort food night

Popularity Score

65/100

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