Re-cooking paprikash dumplings?

Just boil them some more. Floating to the top does not mean they are done. They can even stick to the bottom. Make them about the same size, take one out and try it. Put it back if they are not done. Then keep setting a timer to know for sure how long. Usually, a little over-cooking is not going to hurt them. If they cook completely and are too hard, then you need more liquid in the batter. If they cook apart, then add more flour.

Mine dumplings usually take about 12-15 minutes with a good simmer in a covered pot.

This is my Grandmothers version of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash.

If there is food served in Heaven, I am sure this is on the menu! My Grandmother was the best cook ever. She would have this hardy dish ready and we could hardly wait! Now I serve it to my Grandchildren, and they love it as well! Down home pure comfort food.

3 Tbsp

vegetable oil

1

vadalia onion, chopped

1

whole cut up chicken (skin in tact)

2 Tbsp

sweet paprika

3

chicken bullion cubes (or more to taste) 1 per cup of water added)

ADD LATER TO BROTH:

1 pt

sour cream

1/2 pt

water

FOR THE DUMPLINGS:

3 c

water

6 c

all purpose flour

1 tsp

salt;;

This is my Grandmothers version of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash.

If there is food served in Heaven, I am sure this is on the menu! My Grandmother was the best cook ever. She would have this hardy dish ready and we could hardly wait! Now I serve it to my Grandchildren, and they love it as well! Down home pure comfort food.

Ingredients

3 Tbsp

vegetable oil

1

vadalia onion, chopped

1

whole cut up chicken (skin in tact)

2 Tbsp

sweet paprika

3

chicken bullion cubes (or more to taste) 1 per cup of water added)

ADD LATER TO BROTH:

1 pt

sour cream

1/2 pt

water

4 Tbsp

flour (or more to thicken if you like)

3 tsp

lawrey's seasoning salt (optional, but adds flavor!)

FOR THE DUMPLINGS:

4

eggs

3 c

water

6 c

all purpose flour

1 tsp

salt

Directions

1

If you have a pressure cooker, use it. If you dont, a regular big old pot will work just as well.

Place the oil and chopped onion in a big pot. Cook over medium/high heat until translucent.(you dont want them brown, just tender) Take off heat. Add the Paprika.Mix it well.

Put chicken parts in the pot and brown slightly with the onion/paprika mixture.(do it in batches if you have to and add additional oil in small amounts if needed)

NOTE: I buy a whole chicken and cut it up myself. Make sure the chicken pieces you use are whole with the skin in tact. It adds to the flavor)

Add water to almost cover chicken. Bring to a boil, and add chicken bullion cubes ( a good rule is 1 cube for every one cup of water...just eyeball it. Also add the Lawry's seasoning salt (if available) Not necessary,but to me, is the secret ingredient Grandma didnt tell us about, until we saw her add it one day! ;)

Cover and simmer for 25 minutes with a regular pot, or about 15-20 minutes with a pressure cooker.

2

While the chicken is simmering,Mix the sour cream,water and flour together with a hand mixer or a Kitchen-aid mixer. Whip it very smooth and set aside.

3

When the chicken is done,remove the chicken pieces to a colander to cool.

Slowly add the sour cream mixture a little bit at a time to the broth, stirring constantly to incorporate into the broth.OPTIONAL: You can de-bone the chicken, or leave the pieces in tack. I spoil everyone and skin and de-bone it and add it back to the sauce.Grandma always served the chicken pieces separate on a dish and whole. It is up to you how you like it. I always just went for the sauce over dumplings when I was a kid! ;)

4

FOR THE DUMPLINGS:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

In a mixer combine eggs,water and flour and salt. Mix together to form a soupy dough.

When water is boiling, scrape the dough into the water a spoonful at a time. This is easier if you dip the spoon onto the boiling water,so the dough will not stick to the spoon.

After you scrape the dough into the boiling water, they should cook for about 7 minutes. When they rise to the surface, they are done.

Drain and rinse.

It makes alot of dumplings! But that is ok, they will be gone in no time!

5

Serve up a big helping of dumplings, and pour sauce over them. Serve with the whole chicken pieces, or if you de-bone it, it will be placed in the sauce.

6

One of my favorite childhood memories is triggered when I make this recipe. All of my senses come alive....truly a wonderful comforting food!

You could try boiling them again and see of they cook more. Not all dumplings are dry in the middle.