Shlishkes (the plural form is standard) is a potato-based small dumpling of Hungarian Jewish origin, and are a popular part of the Jewish cuisine of the Ashkenazi community.
Alternative names | Krumplinudli, nudli |
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Type | Dumpling |
Place of origin | Originally Hungarian Jewish community, today mainly the United States, also Israel |
Created by | Ashkenazi Jews |
Main ingredients | Mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, water, streusel |
Overview
editIt is formed from a soft dough of cooked mashed potatoes, egg, flour and water; the dumplings are boiled and rolled in sugar and hot buttered caramelized breadcrumbs (streusel)[1] or in browned breadcrumbs as a savory preparation.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nathan, Joan (2006-12-13). "From Hungary, for Hanukkah, From Long Ago". New York Times.