German Nana’s Cabbage Dumplings

 

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup milk

• 2 eggs

• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Preparation

Preparation

Cook the Cabbage

1. Melt  butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent.

3. Add the chopped cabbage, season with salt and pepper.

4. Cook until the cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes.

Make the Dumpling Batter

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the  flour and 1/2 tsp salt.

2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and  milk together.

3. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick batter forms.

Cook the Dumplings

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil.

2. Using two spoons, drop small portions of batter into the boiling water.

3. Cook until the dumplings rise to the surface, about 3–5 minutes.

4. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Combine & Serve

1. Fold the cooked dumplings into the tender cabbage.

2. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

3. Serve warm.