Polish · main
Pyzy
Pyzy reads richness 4.6, umami 4.3 and allium 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish main, about 1 hr 18 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 4.6 · Umami 4.3 · Allium 3.7 · Salinity 3.4 · Earthy 3.0 · Herbaceous 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Sweetness 1.3 · Bitterness 1.1 · Heat 1.0 · Floral 1.0 · Nutty 0.5 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 1 lb raw grated potatoes
- 1 lb cooked mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup potato flour
- 3/4 lb minced pork
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 18 min (33 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 214.9 kcal, 8.1 g protein, 4.3 g fat, 37.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine raw grated and cooked mashed potatoes with potato flour to make a firm dough.
- Fill portions of dough with seasoned pork and onion filling and shape into round dumplings.
- Boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until cooked through, and serve with fried onions or bacon.
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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.