German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelkloesse) - Food Wishes

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  • Learn how to make German Potato Dumplings! This style of “Kartoffelkloesse” is basically mashed potatoes in ball form, topped with crispy, butter-fried breadcrumbs. That’s some hot, starch on starch action! Visit foodwishes.blo... for the ingredients, more information, and many, many more video recipes. I really hope you enjoy this German Potato Dumplings recipe!
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  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/272184/German-Potato-Dumplings-Kartoffelkloesse/

    • @Meatcook123
      @Meatcook123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      First nice try. 99% of germany people will not use flour in the kartoffelklöße. we make kartoffelklöße half and half with raw grated potato and pressed cooked potato and we add a little bit of starch and eggs+ normaly you press the cooked potatos super hot and let all the steam evaporate so the klöße get more firmly and chewy. the bread was added in old times to give a extra flavor because they would use sourdough bread + if you add the bread in the middle the klöße will cook more evenly. there are reagions klöße will get filled with bacon and onions in the middle but today people dont fill them at all because its extra work :-/ kartoffelklöße would be eaten with braised meat and sauce + a wintervegtable .

    • @mbrown2776
      @mbrown2776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Food Wishes just pierce the potatoes several times, either side. This will stop it exploding boiled or baked😘👌🏾

    • @skysera
      @skysera 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does gluten-free flour work in this recipe?

    • @Darkmatterdwarf
      @Darkmatterdwarf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@skysera Hello, like it is written a little bit higher up, you can skip the flour completely if you need/want to evade gluten. use half of the cooked potatoes and the other half raw (and grated). You might want to press the raw stuff in a fine cloth to get rid of some moisture to keep everything together (the trick with mashing the cooked part very hot and let them steam of also helps in that regard). Then you just need to use the right bread to get rid of the last gluten. I suggest something strong and rustic like rye
      sourdough bread. The raw potatoes give a more interesting texture, but i like that more than the ones shown here. One final tip, just make more than you need, pop the rest in the fridge to firm up even more overnight and the nbext day: Slice -> eggwash -> panko-crumps -> pan till golden brown. Leftover cleanup doesn't get any better. Greetings from Germany

    • @90clerk
      @90clerk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Food Wishes well done :-) this recipe is one kind of making dumplings/Klöße or Knödel. In bavaria we use raw and cooked potatoes no eggs and a little potatoe starch. The bread in the middle gurantees that they cook evenly. By the way they turn by them selves when they are cook. We call it „dancing“ :-)

  • @durchschnitte
    @durchschnitte 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2335

    German here! I think the croutons in the middle are supposed to help the Klöße cook more evenly. But not everyone puts them in, I have eaten many without bread cubes, so basically it's just for fun and different textures :)
    Also the Klöße I know are more springy, they have a very fluffy and almost chewy texture. But as you can imagine, there are many varieties of Klöße, some are even made from stale bread instead of potatoes (Semmelknödel). The ones I grew up with are called "half and half" and use cooked and raw potato in equal parts. They are my arch nemesis in the kitchen, I can never get them right, it seems only grandmas with wrinkly hands and a heavy dialect are able to make them. I recently had an almost-meltdown when I failed again and my dumplings came out doughy and mushy... my German heart was bleeding.
    So I was really excited to see your take on it, Chef John, nice job pronouncing Kartoffelklöße :)

    • @jujubees
      @jujubees 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Semmelknödel for life!

    • @arno_nuehm
      @arno_nuehm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      Never trust a recipe for Klöße. Always go for the Knödel ones.

    • @robertriedel8444
      @robertriedel8444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Semmelknödel!!

    • @kitingmare
      @kitingmare 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Yes, another German here. I suspect the bread cubes have a similar function as the holes in Bagels or Doughnuts. Plus they absorb some of the moisture and help the Knödel cook more evenly. Also, I much prefer Semmelknödel or Ritschiknödel (half potato, half bread) over pure potato ones.

    • @abnormaltoy
      @abnormaltoy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      American as Coney Island here...German food rocks!

  • @DaisyJaneBlaBla
    @DaisyJaneBlaBla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    bread cubes: theese are added inside "halb und halb" or "green" klöße which are half or fully made of uncooked potatos. this kind might not cook all the way through to the center in the water bath, so they are stuffed with bread to avoid an uncooked core of the klöße^^ i learned that from my granny

    • @mangot589
      @mangot589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That makes sense!

    • @AmericanSCPO
      @AmericanSCPO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      True story. As my mom got older she used croutons but still made great dumplings and rouladen.

    • @eshvartz
      @eshvartz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, when he said "But I'm sure there's a reason", I wasn't so sure there's a reason. Now I'm sorry I doubted, this is brilliant! Thx Daisy Jane.

    • @cheriecave9080
      @cheriecave9080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes perfect sense!

    • @frederickmoller
      @frederickmoller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AmericanSCPO Yes with Rouladen, that's how my mom made them, they go so great together!

  • @leevollrath2581
    @leevollrath2581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    My great grandmother always made these with a pork roast and we had them covered in pork gravy. The perfect comfort food. There were always enough left over to slice and pan fry with eggs in the morning.

    • @arthas640
      @arthas640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      impossible, there can be no leftovers. It's the law of physics that your family will simply expand to fit any and all available dumplings until they're all gone, especially if they have gravy to lube their way down your gullet.

    • @samelabalazi
      @samelabalazi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@arthas640 that last sentence makes me go melt butter as a therapy to calm down

    • @mrg5763
      @mrg5763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "Panned fry with eggs in the morning" My soul... yearns...

    • @FawadKhan-yu7dc
      @FawadKhan-yu7dc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its called Gröstl

    • @MMM-cf4md
      @MMM-cf4md 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arthas640 haha 😀

  • @morsz5980
    @morsz5980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Tips from a german here: Use starchy potatoes and if you find it, use potato flour instead of common wheat flour! Trust me, this is the real deal!

    • @gozerthegozarian9500
      @gozerthegozarian9500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Seconded! Potato flour or starch is the way to go!

    • @FPSChef
      @FPSChef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gozerthegozarian9500 potato starch for sure. his were too mushy.

    • @angr3819
      @angr3819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @HelenaMikas
      @HelenaMikas ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @mo rsz I'm in Berlin and what I miss are really good potatoes .Nothing such as Chef John used here .Maybe different where you are. I was surprised way back in 1987 when I came to live and work here .Still searching :)..

    • @jacksparzi
      @jacksparzi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🥰🥰🥰

  • @gravesvintage
    @gravesvintage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    We all took a brief moment in the melting of that butter. I am so grateful for you. You're forever the MVP of TH-cam. Thank you for that quick moment to calmness. We all deserve it.

    • @egglordthenosferatu3479
      @egglordthenosferatu3479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think you mean the Tony Shaloub of our TH-cam.

    • @jeffengel2607
      @jeffengel2607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We're making plans to keep melting butter videos on hand to relieve all the stresses of modern life.

  • @foodwishes
    @foodwishes  5 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    Sorry for the late upload, but we had modem issues, and this took forever to upload!

    • @im7of11
      @im7of11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I guess it pays off working second shift. I love your videos!

    • @ohshititssam2690
      @ohshititssam2690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Its okay, you can roast my potatoes any time

    • @jackiestoute
      @jackiestoute 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The melting stick of butter makes up for anything 😊

    • @jackiestoute
      @jackiestoute 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The butter was worth it

    • @NinisCooking
      @NinisCooking 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Better late than never, I don't mind if it's a bit late, when it's still a great recipe 👌

  • @yawymatuo
    @yawymatuo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This made me miss my mom. With the sausage and red kraut... she would make this a couple of times a month all through my childhood. Thanks for the memory John!

  • @voodoodolly
    @voodoodolly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +421

    Hey!, I wasn't done watching the butter!!😠😂

  • @cherylziemann5900
    @cherylziemann5900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I grew up helping Oma make klöße on holidays. She made the "long" version with raw and cooked potatoes. She always had to double the croutons because she knew I would eat half of them. No eggs or wheat flour here. Only potatoes, salt, potato starch and croutons. She would use 10# potatoes for our dinners. There were only 5 of us total, and her klöße were the size of softballs. Not kidding. We would also have turkey or roladen with gravy and red cabbage or würßing. She has been gone now 13 years, she would be proud to know I still make these once a year. I am going to try this version though, intrigued with the seasoning and especially the brown butter and crumbled crouton topping. And I will meditate as I watch the butter melt. Brilliant.

    • @susella646
      @susella646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In Germany we call this kind of Klöße "halbseidene Klöße" and they are the best!

    • @sandypes552
      @sandypes552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I miss My Oma too!

    • @geezermann7865
      @geezermann7865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for that story. I was very young when my German Grandmother died, but some of my Aunts carried on the family food traditions.

  • @dandeliontv946
    @dandeliontv946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    Chef John is freakin hilarious. Kinda like Garfield the cat giving recipes.

    • @plf1of6
      @plf1of6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yyyyyeeeeeeesssss

    • @butterflyqueen9260
      @butterflyqueen9260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes!!!!!

    • @internetwonderbuilder4741
      @internetwonderbuilder4741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I always imagine this as something Garfield would have watched on television. His favorite show. I feel like I am Garfield while watching it.

    • @lakshyaahuja3108
      @lakshyaahuja3108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha true..

    • @ll2240
      @ll2240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Every episode is about Lasagna

  • @newbatgirl
    @newbatgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love when Chef John shares recipes and I come to comments and everyone’s sharing their food memories of eating similar things with family. That’s the best part of cooking!

  • @lilaworley8935
    @lilaworley8935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    I just discovered chef John. I absolutely adore his sense of humor and narration....

    • @kukukukukuku7244
      @kukukukukuku7244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Better than that bing babish crap voice

    • @lorrie2878
      @lorrie2878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's awesome. And peaceful.

    • @mittenista
      @mittenista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kukukukukuku7244 Hey now, no reason a person can't enjoy both! I'd love to see a collab between the two.

    • @kukukukukuku7244
      @kukukukukuku7244 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mittenista nope, the sound of trashish's voice is monotone bullshit.

    • @mrshah2043
      @mrshah2043 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's the bomb, I made his Peruvian Turkey and slow cooked green beans this past t-giving, well, they were an absolute smash hit.

  • @supergeek1418
    @supergeek1418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    One potato exploded, but Chef John forged ahead: "Never let the food win!", and he came out on top, as usual.
    You are The Green Hornet's Cato, of your exploded potato!
    Well done, Chef John, well done!

  • @trustinyeshua5966
    @trustinyeshua5966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    In Puerto Rico we put seasoned ground beef inside the potatoes, slightly coat them with flour, then fry...RELLENO DE PAPA! It’s Delicious! Thanks for the video!

    • @christokoenig8845
      @christokoenig8845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thank you... I'll be trying this.

    • @baegels5272
      @baegels5272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      that sounds amazing!

    • @brandeeisbomb
      @brandeeisbomb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I had them at a Cuban place and they were soooooo good! I would love to learn how to make them.

    • @lynnwilhoite6194
      @lynnwilhoite6194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This! This sounds delicious, and I will be trying it!

    • @Jessy-pk8fw
      @Jessy-pk8fw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😱😱😱😱😱

  • @beachbum4691
    @beachbum4691 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a child I grew up in England and developed a love of dumplings; they have far too much disappeared from modern life, but their genius, their flavour, and their contribution to the dinner table; remain in the hearts of those who knew them so very long ago. Thank you for posting. :)

  • @ajablue651
    @ajablue651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I can't say it enough... I just love chef John and his amazing narratives. Sense of humor is terrific💖

  • @jonathanleiman1730
    @jonathanleiman1730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    _freshly-grated nutmeg_
    [Jon Townsend liked that.]

  • @itsblitzzz
    @itsblitzzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    the potato explosion and narration that followed made my day 😭🙌🏻 love your videos always!

    • @Anthony-hu3rj
      @Anthony-hu3rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @MorninG StaR
      Um, why?

  • @simonde14ny
    @simonde14ny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Yes that was relaxing, and my troubles did melt away.
    Melting butter is my new screen saver.
    Thanks chef

  • @lightwavz
    @lightwavz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It has been a long, long time since I have laughed so heartily at one of these FW videos. But from the Schadenfreude of the Exploded Potato to the Freudian dumpling handling advice, it was perfection. PERFECTION. I laughed until I cried. And then I laughed because I was crying. And because Germans never put cayenne in anything. Anything. Luckily, my German ancestors are 300 years from the homeland and evolved into eating "hot mixed" on pinto beans! Thank you, Chef John! You are one in a BILLION!

  • @lyoinfires705
    @lyoinfires705 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So it's like this. I'm a native German and nothing makes me more happy than Kartoffelklöße by my grandma. I was so happy that the bread cubes weren't left out, and when you put in the egg...!! This is the secret to how I love Klöße the most! 😍😍💕👆

    • @thycauldron
      @thycauldron 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! Those breadcrumbs are too yummy and making them is an enjoyable procedure with many 'quality tests' involved.

  • @pitbullman2165
    @pitbullman2165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Sir, You have put a spark back in my wife's and I dinner habits. My wife is a good cook, but every now and then we see one of your recipe's and BAM a fire breaks out. LOL. We have tried and enjoyed at least 10 of your dishes, and have become our one and only go too guy. Thanks Jesse & tina.

  • @hzlkelly
    @hzlkelly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Doing this next week with a curry, I'm so inspired. Thank you chef.

  • @spalonyzasilacz
    @spalonyzasilacz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    In Poland we have sweet version of this dumplings - called 'Knedle' (with plum and sugar inside), topped with melted butter and breadcrumbs 😊

    • @Kyriusmus
      @Kyriusmus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In slovenia too ;)

    • @Greamzih
      @Greamzih 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Damn it. Now I wanna try these. Is there a recipe in English somewhere? Thanks for sharing.

    • @spalonyzasilacz
      @spalonyzasilacz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Greamzih th-cam.com/video/GElSD749ieM/w-d-xo.html

    • @thayet
      @thayet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Germknödel

    • @lovemyhomealot3461
      @lovemyhomealot3461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a Yugoslav version, too, called (warning: phonetic spelling approaching) Trechnay Knedlay. www.thespruceeats.com/croatian-plum-dumplings-recipe-1136803

  • @sarakott7870
    @sarakott7870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dear Chef John,
    Since you are part Polish just like me we can be proud of the many different variations of
    Potatoe dumplings that are very populare in Poland 🇵🇱 Just to mention a few: Kluski Śląskie = Silesian dumplings, Kluski Leniwe = Lazy dumplings, Kopytka = small horsefeedshaped dumplings Knedle = these dumplings can be served with a sweet or savory filling 😊 Greetings from Kraków

  • @elizabethseiden1867
    @elizabethseiden1867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve been to Frankfurt Germany! The beer is amazing! I’m going to make this tomorrow afternoon. 🌸

  • @jacolynlange4967
    @jacolynlange4967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am mostly German, and I used to take care of an elderly man that was also German . I like to cook so I thought I would treat him to some authentic Getman cuisine. So I made him some potato dumplings, from raw shredded potato and flour, stuffed them with some chopped ham and cooked them in with a boiled dinner of cabbage carrots, and onions. Then served them up with melted butter. Oh so delicious, but I haven't made them since because they were pretty labor intensive. But now I am inspired, and hungry so I might try again soon! 😆 🤣

  • @kartiloco9929
    @kartiloco9929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I loved how you pronounced "Kartoffelklöße" in the beginning LOL
    I'm from Germany and couldn't help but giggle , you're the best John!

    • @Astrophysikus
      @Astrophysikus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, I was thinking the same, it is not even close :-D. Problem is, you just cannot explain the "ö" sound with any English word, it is simply not there and I guess it is also almost impossible to say if it does not exist in some form in your native language.
      Edit: maybe it does after all, somehow! Like the ur in "murder", but without the r.

  • @lisafenixx
    @lisafenixx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I made them this week!!! this was SO easy and insanely delicious. i couldn't stop eating the buttery croutons... luckily i saved just enough for the recipe :)
    i highly recommend making this! it also reheats really really well.

    • @stephentraskos3130
      @stephentraskos3130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As a child my introduction to cooking on the stove, age 4-5, was making the croutons for this dish. And I got smacked a couple times for devouring the croutons and having to make them again. That's when I learned both self-control and just make extra for myself.

  • @c.shakeshaft2582
    @c.shakeshaft2582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We used to make these but cook them in a beef or chicken giblet broth or stew rather than in water. They soak up all the flavour and help to thicken up soups. Absolutely delicious!

  • @jeanniemarkech351
    @jeanniemarkech351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My oldest daughter made these for us this past weekend - absolutely delicious!

  • @Tinneus
    @Tinneus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I really needed that melting butter moment. Thanks, Chef.

    • @tootz1950
      @tootz1950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I needed it after reading all the comments on how he made it wrong. Sheesh.

    • @Atiragramj
      @Atiragramj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. It was quite soothing.

    • @barryirlandi4217
      @barryirlandi4217 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You deserve it

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    2.8M subscribers 🎉🎉 I have been subscribed to you for many years and it’s been so awesome to watch your channel grow as much as it has. Congratulations

    • @stwelve
      @stwelve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @oldHarmony He has been sponsored by/working for AllRecipes.com for the past few years. Before the partnership, he had to produce more frequent videos to make a living, now he can focus on making fewer but higher quality videos (IMHO). Love me some Chef John! I agree with FitAngie that he is one of my favorites and I am glad to have seen his popularity rise on TH-cam!

  • @ichhassemyvideo
    @ichhassemyvideo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a German I have never seen this version. In my family we make the dough only with potatoes and potato starch. No eggs and no flour. Just three parts mashed potatoes and one part potato starch. They have to be fluffy, spongy and rather light. You can also fry them instead of cooking them in water. Its fantastic!

  • @krupke525
    @krupke525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These with roast duck and braised red cabbage is my favourite meal. We made it with a creamy gravy with duck drippings. So good

  • @thatpyrokid
    @thatpyrokid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a very similar recipe handed down via my grandparents who came over to the US from Germany. It's much simpler (I suppose for easy home cooking with kids), basically half and half by volume boiled red potatoes and flour using similar techniques to the ones you showed. I've wondered before about adding egg, maybe putting something in the middle. This video was great to see pop up in my feed; I didn't know they existed outside of my family. Thank you :)

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      An egg in the middle almost makes it a Scotch egg.

  • @gluteusmaximus8881
    @gluteusmaximus8881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Nothing better that a new Food Wishes Video when being sick

    • @beautynspice84
      @beautynspice84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hope you feel better soon! :)

    • @gluteusmaximus8881
      @gluteusmaximus8881 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beautynspice84 Thank you

    • @anitaiparsa
      @anitaiparsa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So you are not feeling good? I hope you get well soon!

    • @gluteusmaximus8881
      @gluteusmaximus8881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ANA M PARSA Thank you. So many kind people in this community. That's actually really nice

    • @dg5450
      @dg5450 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A SHake oF caYyene pEppEr SHouLd HeLp

  • @Cool21Filtzlaus
    @Cool21Filtzlaus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing as always...but the traditional method would be half cooked and half raw potatoes stuffed with fried bread. Its named "Thüringer Klöße" or Grüne Klöße" witch means something like green dumplings...cause the raw potatoes turn green when you make a bunch and need to much time to get it done. Sry for the bad english :) I love your videos. PS: im german and i use a lot of Cayenne

  • @dennismp
    @dennismp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When it comes to preparation, explaining all the flexible details, and then the final presentation, Chef John is the best on TH-cam - by far. He’s like combining Graham Kerr (The Galloping Gourmet) with Julia Child and Gordan Ramsay...then adding a healthy dose of dad jokes and cayenne pepper along the way. Classic.

  • @ChefinBb
    @ChefinBb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1037

    Is this low carb?

    • @ParnellTheChef
      @ParnellTheChef 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Unfortunately, no. Anything that tastes really good is not good for you, usually...#foodieproblems

    • @dinosgorawrrr7
      @dinosgorawrrr7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Definitely no carb

    • @grangisjefe2564
      @grangisjefe2564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Carbs dont count if you can see them

    • @CssHDmonster
      @CssHDmonster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      it has like 3 carbs

    • @RhaineEDaize
      @RhaineEDaize 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't do any type of potatoes on low carb or Keto..

  • @GrizzAxxemann
    @GrizzAxxemann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    We've never done croutons in the middle of our Knödel in my family. But we like to let them sit overnight in the fridge, slice them and fry them up in butter. Serve it up with some sausage and good to go.

    • @chibanix1347
      @chibanix1347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yessssssssssss that's the way

    • @cheshkat6321
      @cheshkat6321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This recipe already looked good to me. Slicing them and frying them sounds delicious.

  • @mrstephenthomas100
    @mrstephenthomas100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My son likes meditation to go to sleep to...... I feel I should put you on each evening........Result, boy asleep and a subliminal chef in the making. I am hooked on your channel.

  • @laurenbloxham3712
    @laurenbloxham3712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to you speak all day! You could literally narrate life and it would be so much better 😍

  • @levigriffin5553
    @levigriffin5553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I'm up too late to not try making a midnight snack.
    Perfect timing!

    • @Mohammed8778
      @Mohammed8778 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      how the fuck is this a snack?
      you eat one of those and its gonna keep you fed for like half a year lol.

  • @harrywheldon207
    @harrywheldon207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I had these when I was in Germany and I initially thought they were scooped mashed potatoes until I tried one. I was really confused for a minute or two. They are still delicious though :)

    • @lorrie2878
      @lorrie2878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What were they like? I have never had one

    • @ElizECraig
      @ElizECraig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They are DELICIOUS. I had them at a German christmas market and they were stuffed with some kind of sausage and covered in a sauteed apple/onion topping. It was out of this world.

    • @anjar.2910
      @anjar.2910 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lorrie2878 in the south of Germany they're nothing like mashed potatoes at all, they are more like tiny soft potatoes pieces with a slightly sticky potatoe matrix in between? I don't know how to explain lol but they're super delicious

    • @didikipathshala4409
      @didikipathshala4409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/kugHUpQZ_Yc/w-d-xo.html

  • @puddlesplasher-inc
    @puddlesplasher-inc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching the butter melt definitely helped me feel a lot better in LIFE. Thank you.

  • @karolynmcelwain7857
    @karolynmcelwain7857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Oma from Austria, emmigrated to the States in 1918. This is the very same way she made our Kertoffel Klase.
    The browned bread crumbs are so good! That is why they put some in the center. You did a great job!

  • @cindydoan7630
    @cindydoan7630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everything you do is awesome. Love your voice and your little song at the end. Thank you!!

  • @lcarusfp
    @lcarusfp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandmother never put bread inside but I love the idea.
    When I was little my brother and me "helped" my grandmother forming them. But we thought it was more funny to roll the dough between our hands to form tubes. Since then our dumplings always had tubular shape.

  • @mamiconrazon
    @mamiconrazon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these! Oh my gosh I want to make these for dinner

  • @belindacafaro2770
    @belindacafaro2770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The humor is almost better than the food...almost! Such an enjoyable experience watching Chef John.

  • @jamiel6169
    @jamiel6169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    after a botched night of birthday cake making, this late upload made my night so much better.

  • @Stevie28
    @Stevie28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Other than using all purpose flour instead of potatoe flour this is 100% how my Oma (Grandma) makes them. And minus the Cayenne for sure :D

  • @KuraMad2000
    @KuraMad2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "So what's the shell made of?"
    "Carbs"
    "What about the filling?"
    "Carbs"
    "Aaaand that garnish is....?"
    "Carbs"

    • @mehi460
      @mehi460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a sidedish. You usually eat Protein and veggies with it.

  • @SomePotato
    @SomePotato 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For the record, every supermarket in Germany carries cayenne pepper. But yes, in general chili peppers, or spicy foods, are not part of traditional German cuisine. One of the many reasons I love Chef John so much, is that he loves cayenne as much as I do!

  • @taoiseachjager9643
    @taoiseachjager9643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    A better way to make these is using corn or potatoe starch instead of flour. My Oma says that you should never use flour in your Kartoffelklöße.

    • @coeniq
      @coeniq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That is right, you shouldn't

    • @chibanix1347
      @chibanix1347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Germany was never a corn grower (before the 20 cent ) so flour was the choice

    • @stefan1024
      @stefan1024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      ​@@chibanix1347 What about potato starch? Also, "was the choice"? Germany isn't a historic theme park. 20th century started 119 years ago and recipies did change till then. They even have popcorn nowadays, so I've heard :)

    • @lifuranph.d.9440
      @lifuranph.d.9440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@stefan1024 Und, mit salt und butter". HaHa!

    • @SweetThuy
      @SweetThuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Personally, I prefer potato starch too. Also only egg yolks for me instead of whole eggs (whole eggs make them bouncier, but I prefer them with only egg yolks as they will be so tender they retain their shape but almost feel like mashed potatoes on your tongue :D). BUT! I never stuffed mine so far so I think the sturdier texture of chef John's will be great with the filling.

  • @keinwortphrase
    @keinwortphrase 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I think the perfect Kartoffelkloesse are made with both raw and cooked potatoes (equal parts). Makes them much stickier and perfect to absorb gravy.

    • @platypusperson100
      @platypusperson100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't raw potatoes tend to have some kinds of toxins in them that become not a problem only after you cook them?

    • @Preator1011
      @Preator1011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@platypusperson100 they simmer for 20 min. So no problem with the raw potatoes

    • @platypusperson100
      @platypusperson100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Preator1011 Ah gotcha, thanks.

    • @SparklyUnicornDesi
      @SparklyUnicornDesi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Platypus Person Raw potatoes wont do much to you unless you have a sensitive stomach or eat a billion at a time. Its common where I live to eat raw potatos. Its the leaves and sprouted potatoes that should always be avoided.

    • @tronixfix
      @tronixfix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what we call "halb-halb" in Germany... we have dumplings made from raw potato, cooked potatos or 50/50 mix of both.

  • @Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration
    @Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a google search - the toasted croutons keep dough from being in the center of the dumpling. If there was dough in the center it might not cook all the way and you would end up with a raw center. I personally do not know - that is from a google search.
    BUT I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!

  • @ashleymark5374
    @ashleymark5374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I lived in Germany whenever I saw these on the menu I ordered them they were never the same but always delicious so excited to make this recipe and relive some memories

    • @ThePapaja1996
      @ThePapaja1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweden have to other simular variants One whit bacon named Piteå palt and one plane named kroppkakor.
      (kroppkakor can also have bacon in some places in Sweden.)

  • @TheeLifted-Bodhisattva
    @TheeLifted-Bodhisattva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its 2:09 a.m in Texas and my neighbors just slammed their doors and stomped on the floors. Then like a unicorn delivering a delicious meal yumminess..your dumpling video saved the moment. 🥔

    • @TheeLifted-Bodhisattva
      @TheeLifted-Bodhisattva 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jazzhandedly Unicorn, as in ...Out of the blue ,When you least expect it, since Unicorns dont exist ,and technically i wasn't expecting this video but then all of a sudden it appeared and yes to me it was magical because my neighbors are loud ,rude,and ridiculous..so this video was my 🦄 .Confusing I know..😊

  • @uknowitszoe999
    @uknowitszoe999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are honestly the best, let’s just watch the stick of butter melt😂. Chef John knows we all need a good de stressing

  • @Colorado-Tinkering
    @Colorado-Tinkering 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chef,
    Growing up in Germany, I helped mom make them. I’m pretty sure we peeled raw taters, grated them into fine bits with one of those metal multi-bladed hand rasps/slicers/graders, and pressed much of the water out by squeezing it inside a kitchen towel and then twisting the corners ever tighter together. Then we would add the egg, spices, flour and equal amounts of cooked potato and THEN form the dumplings. It’s much more work but I’m sure there was a good reason why raw taters were part of the mixture.

  • @debbieholeman6573
    @debbieholeman6573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My family made this while growing up. We always sautéed some onion to add to the bread cubes placed inside the dumpling. Yum! I like the idea of saving the brown butter to pour over cooked dumplings. Brown butter improves anything, savory or sweet!

  • @Klatschengeber1337
    @Klatschengeber1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The bread in the middle is not mandatory. I think it's for texture.
    Btw you could use 50/50 cooked and raw potatoes. This makes the Klöße a little bit more firm. These are my favorites.

  • @katzolik
    @katzolik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    German guy here!
    I have to say the texture doesn't resemble the ones here in Germany.
    here they are way chewyer and firmer and have a springyness to them!
    You rip them open with fork and knife and the pour sauce onto them.
    Even the softest ones are harder than these!
    But nice phuns as always!

    • @friedrichtheodor3069
      @friedrichtheodor3069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I've seen Dumplings like those in certain regions of Germany, but normally yes, you'd expect something different. Maybe because normally raw Potatoes are included?

    • @JustNatax3
      @JustNatax3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Since I strongly dislike the "potato-y springiness" as a texture, and for that reason hate Kartoffelklöße and Schupfnudeln with a passion, I would probably like the texture of Chef Johns dumplings.

    • @Obimahn
      @Obimahn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah they look kinda like ball shaped Kartoffelbrei instead of regular Klöße.

    • @heikogaas3921
      @heikogaas3921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@JustNatax3 Kulturbanause

    • @Sogeking1108
      @Sogeking1108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The texture depends on the region. In Bavaria we usually use a mix of half cooked and half raw potatoes. So our Knödel is a lot more firm.

  • @mickeywakefield
    @mickeywakefield 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hiya from Bavaria! Only up north do they make those with cooked potatoes. In the south, these are made with raw potatoes. Choose high starch varieties, as it’s the starch that holds them together. You must also press the raw potato mash to get much of the water out. Best tip to do this: use a juicer! Save the pulp, and allow the juice to settle. The stuff at the bottom will be the starch. Pour off the fluid and add the starch back in.
    Other than that, cook the same.
    The bread in the middle ensures that the middle is not left as a doughy, uncooked mess. It’s like the hole in a doughnut

  • @tiamaat2387
    @tiamaat2387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg, it's my grandma's recipe!! Except for the breadcrumbs, memories of Thanksgiving meals,, roast duck, potato dumplings with duck grease, and sauerkraut. I gotta try these again, thanks!

  • @marieantoinettescake9513
    @marieantoinettescake9513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I Love these with Sauerbraten ❤️❤️❤️

    • @liuqmno3421
      @liuqmno3421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ..I hate Sauerbraten. Weihnachtsgans or Rinderrouladen is better x3

    • @marieantoinettescake9513
      @marieantoinettescake9513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@liuqmno3421 YOU DO REALLY??? 😲😏

    • @hrruben5135
      @hrruben5135 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@liuqmno3421 Bitte, was?

    • @jayphilbin2871
      @jayphilbin2871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was my grandfather’s favorite meal - sauerbraten mit kartoffelkloesse (as I remember him saying it).

    • @tony_25or6to4
      @tony_25or6to4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always serve egg noodles with my sauerbraten with sweet and sour red cabbage on the side.

  • @mspeir
    @mspeir 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love simple and pure recipes! I'm excited to try this! 😍

    • @giottovongola2938
      @giottovongola2938 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      have you tried it yet its very god as a side to roasts instead of mash potatoes

  • @poopiesmith737
    @poopiesmith737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is the best chef and funniest guy.

  • @Klera133
    @Klera133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I´m German (Bavarian) and I used to be a chef in Bavaria and Austria.
    If nobody told you in the comments yet - traditionally we take 1/2 floury cooking potatoes and 1/2 raw potatoes + Salt. That´s it!
    Floury potatoes + flour + Eggs + Salt + Nutmeg = Gnocchi-dough but doesn´t have anything to do with German potato dumplings :-)
    One rule is: If you throw dumplings at a wall (softly), they should come back. If they hit the floor and they also do come back you made a mistake :-D Haha

  • @stevelogan5475
    @stevelogan5475 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Yep, my wife is austrian/german and a good cook, as i am, or so people say , anyway you had me at potatoes as i am irish.

    • @scottbinnie9251
      @scottbinnie9251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      American *

    • @Appaddict01
      @Appaddict01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scott Binnie American is his nationality not his ethnicity. I’m American but my grandfather was from Ireland. If I took a DNA test it would show Irish ancestry.

  • @julianyuriemunoz
    @julianyuriemunoz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love you Chef John

  • @NB-ky5ol
    @NB-ky5ol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chef John, I love that you show such a variety of recipes! I love it.

  • @flo1fication
    @flo1fication 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in Germany for 5 years in my youth when I was in the Army. I fell in love with klöße. When I left Germany, I never stopped craving this. I'm so grateful for this upload as I can finally make this fantastic dish! Thank you!

  • @RobbDizzl
    @RobbDizzl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looks great, you should also try „Thüringer Klöße“ which are made with raw potatoes and have a bit more of a fluffy/spongy texture.
    They are best enjoyed with some braised red cabbage and braised meat with a brown gravy (like Rouladen).

  • @caliburxzero
    @caliburxzero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    End-user of these dumplings.... Absolutely golden phrase, you really hit it out of the park that time 😂

  • @nancyhowell7735
    @nancyhowell7735 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been making these for over 50 years. I learned from my father. We always had them with sauerbraten. After peeling and ricing (sometimes he coarsely chopped the potatoes if he couldn’t find the river), they went into the fridge 3 or 4 hours until they were cold. At that tim, he would add one cup of flour for every 2 cups of potato, one egg and a teaspoon of salt. He would also shake additional flour over the dumplings while they were waiting for their hot bath. The dumplings were formed and cooked like you did, but we rarely used the croutons.

  • @jellybean6778
    @jellybean6778 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandmother and mother made these with more bread (1/2 bread, 1/2 potato) and served them with sauerkraut and roasted spare ribs. They were more dense but also delicious. Leftovers were sliced and sauted until browned in butter.

  • @Stanzishouse
    @Stanzishouse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In Sweden we eat Kroppkakor, that are very similar to these Kartoffelkloesse, but in Sweden they are stuffed with meat instead of bread. Then, when done, they are served with melted butter and lingonberry jam. You should definitely give Kroppkakor a try! :)

  • @ashleighlynch7718
    @ashleighlynch7718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Was sad because I thought there was no video today, and I would check tomorrow. Was literally putting my phone down to go to bed, but alas! Food wishes video must be watched!

    • @lynnwilhoite6194
      @lynnwilhoite6194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here Ashleigh! I was so happy!

    • @JakeLovesSteak
      @JakeLovesSteak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why alas? Alas is a sad word.

  • @Flippokid
    @Flippokid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That butter melting is even more relaxing than hot water rinsing a dirty plate clean.

  • @moomoo3279
    @moomoo3279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the cadence of your voice. It makes it easy to follow and learn the recipes

  • @owliealim745
    @owliealim745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I would love to see chef john make middle eastern food..especially Syrian food since he kinda likes using Aleppo peppers😋

    • @guguigugu
      @guguigugu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there are many middle eastern type recipes on the channel. check old videos.

    • @tony_25or6to4
      @tony_25or6to4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a Muhamara recipe using Aleppo peppers.

    • @didikipathshala4409
      @didikipathshala4409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/hoeijJkn00M/w-d-xo.html

  • @Mark723
    @Mark723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oktoberfest in March instead of September? Chef John, you're a genius!

  • @lollyjollyflapjacks6078
    @lollyjollyflapjacks6078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m subscribing because of the melting butter scene. You sir are funny.

  • @harrok38
    @harrok38 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Germany they have two kinds of potato dumplings. One kind is made from boiled potatoes, as you have made them. The other kind (a favorite in the state of Bavaria, served with a pork roast) is made from grated raw, uncooked potatoes (squeezing out the fluid is a real chore) then formed into round du plinks and dropped into boiling water and cooked for about 12 to 15 minutes.

  • @vatsland
    @vatsland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should try the norwegian version. With bacon, smoked pork knuckles and sausages. And some people have sugar, sirup and rutabaga mash on the side. Served with milk kefir.

  • @rainjuice5774
    @rainjuice5774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    It's dangerous to upload a savory dish like this at 2 in the morning

    • @heleecopter
      @heleecopter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr 😆 I'm hungry rt now

  • @christopherkuhnlein8605
    @christopherkuhnlein8605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there, I am from Germany ;) You put the breadcrumps in the dumplings to avoid having an uncooked center, while the rest of the dumpling is already done. (afaik, that´s the same reason why there is a hole in donuts.) There are many different types of dumplings in germany. The ones you presented -with cooked potatoes- are as well known as dumplings from 100% raw potatoes, mixed raw and cooked potatoes, bread, Brezeln (I think you know them as "Prezels") and even only flour. The cooked potatoes-dumplings I know, are prepared without eggs and flour - but starch instead of these two ingredients. Anyway, I think this is different to every household and region. Your dumplings are prepared in a way that I`ve never heard of before ...which means that I have to try them! ;). Thanks for your videos!

  • @paulwagner688
    @paulwagner688 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those bread chunks cooking in that butter. Pull them once they just start to turn golden but not get super crisp, OMG what a snack. Nothing like bread soaked through with butter, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside.

  • @indigenouspotliquor3546
    @indigenouspotliquor3546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To calm my nerves lol. Watch butter melt. That was golden

  • @MajinOthinus
    @MajinOthinus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would recommend you try doing Semmelknödel (german bread dumplings), they're absolutely delightful and very easy to make! Personally, I also like to switch the onion component for garlic, but both works.

  • @vytasrauckis6703
    @vytasrauckis6703 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Lithuanian, they look like a dish called Cepelinai. They are named after the original Zeppelin airships because of the shape but there are prepared completely differently from the German Dumpling. The potatoes are skinned, then grated down. The potato starch is squeezed out with a cheese cloth but kept for later. Then the squeezed potatoes are mixed with seasoning and eggs. A beef and pork mixture is mixed with traditional Lithuanian seasonings and will be the center of the dumpling. The dumpling is made similarly as the video showed. Then, they are boiled similarly but the water has the starch from the potatoes in it so the dumplings don't fall apart in the pot. The dumplings are served with sour cream and a bacon/onion saute. The bacon is not the American version, they are thick and diced.

  • @gigih.hammer306
    @gigih.hammer306 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh the look so so good. I'm German, but I live in Texas now. I never learned to make these potato kloesse. Sure wished the recipe came with this video. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @user-zz4eu6ff4x
    @user-zz4eu6ff4x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    when i watch your videos, i feel like im listening to an old friend or a really nice professor. please keep creating!

  • @FireCracker3240
    @FireCracker3240 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When John was a youth, all the other kids were going out cow tipping. He stayed home and perfected his dumpling tipping technique. #lifeskills

  • @mm-nk3qe
    @mm-nk3qe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chef John, your youtube channel is very calming and relaxing. During this covid-19 pandemic, I hear our neighbour and friends' parents dying, I feel so low. Your recipe videos with your lovely voice is my peace corner. Thank you for sharing your videos. Much love. X

    • @internetwonderbuilder4741
      @internetwonderbuilder4741 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's freaking horrible I'm sorry to hear that! Approximately where are you located?

  • @bluenothing_666
    @bluenothing_666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Delicious Kartoffelklöße...