Polish · side
Kopytka
Kopytka reads richness 6.7, salinity 3.6 and umami 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish side, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.7 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 3.6 · Earthy 1.5 · Sweetness 0.8
What's in it (5)
- 2 lbs boiled potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter for serving
Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 146.5 kcal, 3.6 g protein, 2.8 g fat, 26.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mash cooled boiled potatoes and mix with flour, egg, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Roll into logs and cut into small hoof-shaped pieces.
- Boil in salted water until they float, then drain and toss in melted butter.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Achma — Georgian
- Kartoffelklöße (Potato Dumplings) — German
- Karjalanpiirakat ja Munavoi (Karelian Rye Pasties with Egg Butter) — Finnish
- Kalakukko (Rye-Crusted Fish and Pork Loaf) — Finnish
- Yorkshire Pudding — British
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.