Here’s the authentic Hungarian Nudli recipe 👇
🇭🇺 Hungarian Rolled Potato Dumplings (Nudli)
🥔 Ingredients:
- 500 g (about 1 lb) potatoes (starchy, like Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 large egg
- 150–180 g (1¼–1½ cups) all-purpose flour (more as needed)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- Pinch of salt
🍳 For coating (choose one):
- Classic breadcrumb version:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- Poppy seed version:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp ground poppy seeds
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Walnut version:
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup finely ground walnuts
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Cook the potatoes:
Boil unpeeled potatoes until tender. Drain, peel while still warm, and mash or press through a potato ricer until smooth.
Let them cool to lukewarm (not cold). - Make the dough:
On a lightly floured surface, combine mashed potatoes, egg, butter, and salt.
Gradually add flour — enough to form a soft, non-sticky dough. Don’t overwork it or the dumplings will be tough. - Shape the dumplings:
Divide the dough into 3–4 portions. Roll each into a long rope about ½ inch (1–1.5 cm) thick.
Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Roll each piece lightly between your palms for that classic Nudli shape (small logs with rounded ends). - Cook the Nudli:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
Drop in the dumplings and cook until they float to the surface, then let them simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. - Prepare the coating:
For the breadcrumb version, melt butter in a skillet and toast breadcrumbs until golden.
For poppy seed or walnut versions, melt butter and then stir in the chosen coating mixture with sugar. - Toss and serve:
Roll the warm Nudli in your chosen coating until fully covered.
Serve immediately — warm, fragrant, and irresistible!
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- Sweet: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted butter and honey.
- Savory: Skip the sugar and serve with sour cream or cheese sauce.
- Leftover magic: Reheat fried in butter with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar — heavenly!
Would you like me to include the traditional poppy seed and walnut Nudli combo version next (a festive Hungarian favorite served during winter holidays)?
