How to make semolina dumplings?

Name: How to make semolina dumplings?
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 whole eggs; 1/2 cup coarse semolina; 1 tbsp salt; Parsley (optional)

Semolina dumplings are used in many soup recipes in many Central and Eastern European countries, we enjoy soups as first course.
The dumplings are floating in a bowl of homemade chicken, beef or vegetable soup. Making those fluffy dumplings is always a challenge, you have to figure out the right egg-semolina ratio, find the fine balance in order to make soft, but yet stable dumplings. If the mixture is too wet, the dumplings will fall apart while simmering. If you add too much semolina, your dumplings will be stony.

This semolina dumpling recipe is very easy to make, it does not require many ingredients, preparation time, or advanced cooking skills.

Tip 1. Do not whisk the egg and make it foamy. Just gently stir.
Tip 2. Do not add salt to the mixture, it will make your dumplings firm. Add salt to the water that you boil the dumplings in.
Tip 3. For a medium egg (around 50 grams) you add 50 grams (1/4 cup) of semolina.

What type of semolina to use?

In Hungary we use coarse ground wheat farina (coarse semolina) , white-beige in color, we also call it Gríz. That is why it is called ‘grízgaluska’ soup. Galuska means dumpling.

How to shape the semolina dumplings?

Form small, ellipse-shaped dumplings using two tablespoons. Here is a short video, it helps you to make them.

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Can I season the semolina dumplings?

Absolutely! I love them with chopped parsley. :)

Hungarian semolina dumplings, Grízgaluska

How to make semolina dumplings?

This semolina dumpling recipe is very easy to make, it does not require many ingredients, preparation time, or advanced cooking skills. Making those fluffy dumplings is always a challenge, you have to figure out the right egg-semolina ratio, find the fine balance in order to make soft, but yet stable dumplings.

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Total Time 20 mins

Course Soup

Cuisine Hungarian

Servings 4

Equipment

1 Bowl
1 Spoon
1 Medium pot
Measuring cup
Measuring spoon

Ingredients

2 whole eggs
1/2 cup coarse semolina
1 tbsp salt
Parsley optional

Instructions

In a bowl mix 2 whole eggs with 1/2 cup of semolina. Do not whisk the eggs, just stir gently.
Do not add any salt to the mixture. Put it in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes, the semolina will absorb some moisture, the batter will get thicker.
In a larger pot heat 1 liter of water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring it to a boil.
Form small, ellipse-shaped dumplings using two tablespoons. Gently drop the dumplings in the boiling water, cover with a lid and and simmer for about 10 minutes. They will double in size. Remove, place them onto a plate, and serve in the hot soup.

Keyword Semolina dumplings

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