Šúĺlance s Makom
Potatoes, semolina and ground poppy seeds come together in this Slovak dessert — 120 minutes, 21 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 21 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At involved difficulty across 21 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy
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How to make it
- Prepare the Potatoes
- Boil the potatoes with their skins on until tender.
- Let them cool completely (preferably overnight), then peel and mash them finely.
- Make the Dough
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, semolina, and salt.
- Knead the mixture until you get a smooth, non-sticky dough.
- Shape the Šúĺlance
- Divide the dough into portions and roll each into a thin rope (about 1.5 cm in diameter).
- Cut into 3 cm-long pieces and roll between your palms to shape small dumplings.
- Cook the Dumplings
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Drop in the dumplings in batches and cook until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
- Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Prepare the Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar.
- Melt the butter and keep it ready.
- Assemble the Dish
- Drizzle the cooked dumplings with melted butter.
- Toss them in the poppy seed-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm, optionally with a dusting of extra powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey.
You'll use: Large pot · Saucepan
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Šúĺlance s Makom
- Fašírky Pork
- Zemiakové Placky Side
- Bryndzové Halušky Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Šúĺlance s Makom take to make?
About 120 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 21 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Šúĺlance s Makom vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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