Crispy Kopytka with Caramelized Onions
Pillowy potato gnocchi with crispy edges, tossed with sweet caramelized onions and fresh dill. A weeknight-friendly Polish classic that feels restaurant-polished in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 7g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, ~15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then rice through a ricer or mash until smooth.
Step 2
Mix mashed potato with flour, egg, and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms. Divide into 4 portions and roll each into a long rope.
Step 3
Cut ropes into 1-inch pieces and press each with a fork to create the ridged kopytka shape. Boil in salted water until they float plus 2 minutes.
Step 4
While kopytka boil, slice onion thin and cook in 1.5 tbsp butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, ~10 minutes.
Step 5
Drain kopytka. Heat remaining 1.5 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming, then add kopytka in a single layer.
Step 6
Cook without stirring for 3 minutes until edges brown and crisp. Toss gently, then pour caramelized onions and dill over top and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling
- ricer or fine-mesh sieve
- cutting board and knife
- fork
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
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