Hungarian · dessert
Túrógombóc (Cottage Cheese Dumplings)
Túrógombóc (Cottage Cheese Dumplings) reads sweetness 6.5, richness 5.0 and salinity 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Hungarian dessert, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.5 · Richness 5.0 · Salinity 3.5 · Floral 3.3 · Sourness 3.2 · Funk & Ferment 2.6 · Umami 1.5 · Nutty 0.9 · Fruity 0.8
What's in it (11)
- 1 lb dry curd cottage cheese (túró)
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 218.9 kcal, 9.7 g protein, 7.6 g fat, 27.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Press the túró through a sieve and mix thoroughly with semolina, eggs, flour, salt, sugar, and vanilla into a soft, workable dough.
- Shape into golf ball-sized dumplings with floured hands.
- Boil gently in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
- Roll in golden breadcrumbs that have been toasted in butter, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with sour cream.
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