Crimini Mushroom Knedle

Potato dumplings Crunchy & Juicy. Free from: gluten, eggs, fat, gmo.

Knedle are potato-dough dumplings typical to Polish kitchen. Potatoes have their significant presence in Polish menu. Although knedle traditionally are stuffed with plum, boiled, served over the warm summer with a cinnamon and sour cream, I made them ‘my way’ as they are gluten-free, eggs-free, and fat free, and non-gmo. They combine a note of sweet, mainly salty and pungent taste and satisfy a greater range of palates. My Crimini Mushrooms stuffed knedle are baked in the oven so they can be served as warm addition to the main dish or cold as a handy snack.

Their taste surpassed my wildest expectations and cheered my palate.They are excellent hot as a companion to vegetable broth. Heaven in mouth!Served cold, they are dream come true crunchy pastry snack. They fit in the hand like a proverbial glove. You just want to have them as long as possible and enjoy their taste but the hand reaches its mouth by itself, so they disappear quickly. They are exceptional. Their crunchy skin wraps a soft and juicy stuffing that is made of crimini mushrooms and red and white onions.

Potatoes are a real healing food. They nutritious compounds make them a staple ingredient of many on the healing path. Potatoes are abundant in amino acids that specifically inhibit viral growth. Potatoes contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which has anti-cancer and cardio-protective properties. They contain a good amount of B6, a vitamin which is essential for the formation of almost every new cell in the body. Vitamin B6 is a vital component for the neurological system and for the creation of amines which are neurotransmitters that send messages from one nerve to the next. Potatoes are reach in glucose that provides substance to the brain, heart and the liver, and to all the body’s muscles. Potatoes are unfortunately shunned for being a nightshade, when in truth they have the ability to reverse many varieties of chronic illness.

CRIMINI MUSHROOMS are a powerhouse of healing compounds, like anti-cancer  conjugated-linoleic acid (CLA). Their anti-inflammatory properties effectively regulate inflammation in the organs in the body. Crimini mushrooms support eye health, cognitive function, reproductive health, and lung health thanks to the antioxidant compound called L-ergothioneine. They help to strengthen the immune system and significantly lower the risk of cold, flu, sore throats, bronchitis, swollen glands, ear infection and chronic infections. They slow down or prevent the growth of tumors in the body. And on the feelings site they stabilize mood swings and create a balanced sleep pattern.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F or set the broil on high temp.
2. Place the potatoes in steamer or colander set over a pan of boiling water. Cover with a lid and steam for 10-15 minutes, until almost tender. Remove and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. Rinse mushrooms, remove stems and cut them in half or cut into quarters if bigger. Cook them on the frying pan adding a little water if needed. Add sliced onions and cook them until tender. Mix them often. Add herbs and pinch of salt. Put aside to cool down.
4. Place redy potatoes in a bowl and smash them using a fork or place them in a food processor to smash them into a pulp. Add both flowers, herbs, cayenne and Himalayan salt.
5. Using your hands form small balls, flatten them in the shape of a shell, add stuffing and gently seal.
6. Arrange dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Remember to keep their distance.
7. Bake for about 45 minutes or till when they are golden brown and their skin becomes crispy.
8. Let them cool. They are delicious warm and chilled.
9. Smacznego! Enjoy!