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Black dumplings

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Kluski czarne
Black dumplings, kluski żelazne
TypeDumpling
Region or stateSilesia
Main ingredientsPotatoes, flour, potato starch

Kluski czarne (black dumplings; Silesian: czorne kluski), also known as kluski polskie (Polish dumplings; polske knedle) or kluski żelazne (iron dumplings; żelazne knedle), are a variety of dumplings popular in Silesia. In addition to minced potatoes and flour, the dough contains also potato starch, which adds to its colour.[1]

They differ from the Silesian white dumplings in that they are usually not made with mashed cooked potatoes, but with grated raw potatoes.[2][3] Both black and white dumplings are served at weddings and other traditional feasts in Silesia. According to tradition, they should be served in odd numbers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Black Dumplings translate Polish". minrol.gov.pl. Ministry of Agriculture. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  2. ^ Kasprzyk-Chevriaux, Magdalena (29 May 2015). "A Foreigner's Guide to Polish Dumplings". Culture.pl. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b Switala, Rebekah (20 July 2018). "Kluski Śląskie: Bouncy Polish Potato Dumplings". Folkways Today. Retrieved 23 January 2020.