Halushky
Moderate nutritional value
Ukrainian boiled dumplings with salo, fried onion and sour cream.
Poltava halushky are Ukrainian boiled dumplings of soft wheat dough with egg, tossed with onion fried in salo (salted pork fatback) cracklings and served with sour cream and dill. A 235 g plate has about 560 kcal, 70 g of carbohydrate, mostly from white flour, and 25 g of fat, 10 g of it saturated, with about 890 mg of sodium. Sauerkraut or fresh cucumbers on the side add volume for few calories.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.7g | 10.2% |
| Fat | 11g | 15.7% |
| Carbs | 30g | 10.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 10.5g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 18.2g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.2% |
| Water | 53g | 2.1% |
| Calories | 239 | 10.6% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 4.13 | g | 20.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 4.17 | g | 16.7% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.22 | g | 9.4% |
| Omega-3 | 0.366 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| DHA | 5 | mg | 0.6% |
| Omega-6 | 0.854 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.11 | g | 5.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1.79 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 | mg |
| Selenium | 15.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 30.7 | mcg | 3.4% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.059 | mg | 4.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.079 | mg | 6.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.545 | mg | 3.4% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.054 | mg | 3.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 14.2 | mcg | 3.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.112 | mcg | 4.7% |
| vitamin C | 1.79 | mg | 2.0% |
| vitamin D | 0.169 (7 IU) | mcg | 1.1% |
| vitamin E | 0.174 | mg | 1.2% |
| vitamin K | 3.07 | mcg | 2.6% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 30.8 | mg | 3.1% |
| iron | 0.714 | mg | 4.0% |
| magnesium | 13.5 | mg | 3.4% |
| phosphorus | 76 | mg | 10.9% |
| potassium | 109 | mg | 4.2% |
| sodium | 380 | mg | 16.5% |
| zinc | 0.523 | mg | 4.8% |
| copper | 0.075 | mg | 8.3% |
| manganese | 0.288 | mg | 12.5% |
| selenium | 15.7 | mcg | 28.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 126 | mg | 18.0% | 98% |
| Isoleucine | 216 | mg | 15.4% | 90% |
| Leucine | 410 | mg | 15.0% | 84% |
| Lysine limiting | 231 | mg | 11.0% | 60% |
| Methionine | 220 | mg | 21.0% | 119% |
| Phenylalanine | 460 | mg | 26.3% | 140% |
| Threonine | 179 | mg | 17.0% | 89% |
| Tryptophan | 68 | mg | 24.3% | 128% |
| Valine | 267 | mg | 14.7% | 83% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- All-purpose flour 400 g (plus 20 g for dusting)
- Eggs 2 large (100 g)
- Water, cold 180 ml
- Salt 0.5 tsp for the dough, plus 1 tbsp for the boiling water
- Water, for boiling 3 l
- Salo (salted pork fatback), diced 100 g
- Onions, finely chopped 2 medium (250 g)
- Black pepper a pinch
- Sour cream, to serve 150 g
- Dill, chopped, to serve 10 g
Instructions
- 1
Beat the eggs with the water and 0.5 tsp salt, add the flour and knead a soft, smooth dough that does not stick to your hands. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- 2
Roll the dough on a floured surface into a sheet 1 cm thick and cut it into 2-3 cm squares, or roll it into ropes and pinch off pieces.
- 3
Bring 3 l of water with 1 tbsp salt to a boil and cook the halushky in two batches, stirring once, for 5-7 minutes after they float.
- 4
Meanwhile fry the salo in a dry pan over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until the cracklings are golden.
- 5
Add the onions to the cracklings and fry for 8-10 minutes until golden, then season with black pepper.
- 6
Lift the halushky out with a slotted spoon, toss them in the pan with the onions, cracklings and fat, and heat through for 2 minutes.
- 7
Serve hot with sour cream and dill.