| Alternative names | Krumplinudli, nudli |
|---|---|
| Type | Dumpling |
| Place of origin | Originally Hungarian Jewish community, today mainly the United States, also Israel |
| Created by | Ashkenazi Jews |
| Main ingredients | Mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, water, streusel |
Shlishkes (the plural form is standard) is a potato-based small dumpling of Hungarian Jewish origin, and are a popular part of the Jewish cuisine of the Ashkenazi community.
Overview
It is formed from a soft dough of cooked mashed potatoes, egg, flour and water; the dumplings are boiled and rolled in sugar and hot buttered caramelized breadcrumbs (streusel) or in browned breadcrumbs as a savory preparation.
