Ah, you’re talking about Hungarian Plum Dumplings (“Szilvás Gombóc”)—soft potato-based dumplings stuffed with plums, coated in buttery breadcrumbs, and lightly sweetened 🍑✨. Here’s a traditional recipe:
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Dumplings
- 2 cups (500 g) potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 ½–2 cups (180–240 g) all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
- 8–10 plums (preferably small, slightly tart)
- 2–3 tsp sugar (for filling)
Coating
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
- Optional: cinnamon for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Prepare the potatoes
- Boil peeled potatoes until tender.
- Mash thoroughly and let cool slightly.
2. Make the dough
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, salt, and enough flour to form a soft, pliable dough.
- Knead gently until smooth (avoid overworking).
3. Prepare the plums
- Pit the plums and sprinkle a little sugar inside each.
4. Shape the dumplings
- Take a small piece of dough (~1–2 tbsp), flatten in your hand.
- Place a plum inside and wrap the dough around it, sealing completely.
- Repeat for all plums.
5. Cook the dumplings
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
- Drop dumplings in carefully.
- Cook 8–10 minutes, until they float to the surface.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.
6. Prepare the coating
- In a skillet, melt butter and toast breadcrumbs until golden.
- Toss cooked dumplings in breadcrumbs and sprinkle with sugar (and cinnamon, if using).
7. Serve
- Serve warm, optionally with sour cream or powdered sugar.
Tips & Variations
- Sweetness: Adjust sugar in the filling or coating to taste.
- Flavor boost: Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla to the dough.
- Fruit alternatives: Apricots or cherries can be used instead of plums.
- Texture: Use starchy potatoes (like Russets) for best consistency.
If you want, I can give a “restaurant-style Hungarian Plum Dumplings” version with ultra-soft, buttery potato dough, caramelized breadcrumbs, and a touch of cinnamon-sugar glaze—basically dessert perfection.
Do you want me to do that version?
