Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍶 250 ml of water | 🐟 250 g of pike meat |
| 🧈 50 g of butter | 🥚 3 eggs |
| 🧂 Salt | 🌾 175 g of flour type 55 |
| 🥛 40 g of butter (for the milk) | 🍽️ 1 pinch of nutmeg (optional) |
Utensils
| 🍳 Thick-bottomed saucepan | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
| 💧 Measuring cup | ⚖️ Kitchen scale |
| 🍴 Whisk | 🥣 Mixing bowl |
| 🥘 Pan | 🍽️ Plate or serving dish |
| 🍳 Pot for poaching the dumplings | 🧊 Spatula |
Step-by-step preparation
Total time: 1 hour
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Rest time: 0 minute
Cooking time: 30 minutes
STEP 1 :
In a thick-bottomed saucepan, heat 250 ml of water with 50 g of butter and a pinch of salt.
STEP 2 :
Once the butter has melted, incorporate 175 g of flour and mix for about 10 minutes over low heat.
STEP 3 :
Remove the saucepan from the heat, then add 3 eggs one at a time, mixing well to achieve a smooth dough.
STEP 4 :
Integrate 250 to 300 g of pike meat blended into the mixture and mix until homogeneous.
STEP 5 :
Using a spoon, form dumplings and gently drop them into a saucepan of simmering water to poach.
STEP 6 :
Poach the dumplings for 15 minutes, until they rise to the surface and are well puffed.
STEP 7 :
Finally, remove them using a slotted spoon and place them on a dish to serve with the sauce of your choice.
The recipe for pike dumplings is a true invitation to enjoy a homemade traditional dish. Preparing these dumplings requires few simple ingredients, such as fish, butter, and flour, and is accessible to everyone. By following the clearly indicated steps, it is possible to make these little wonders in no time.
Paired with a Nantua sauce or even a white wine sauce, the dumplings turn into a convivial dish that will delight all taste buds. Don’t hesitate to dive in and share this iconic dish with your loved ones, as Lyonnaise cuisine deserves to be tasted and appreciated together.
