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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾80gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Švilpikai

How to order / say it
Say it Švilpikai — [SHVIL-pee-kai]
Order I'd like Švilpikai with sour cream.
Locally Norėčiau švilpikai su grietine.
Say locally

Small dough-like potato dumplings, usually served with sour cream.

Why try it?

These dumplings are a delightful illustration of Vilnius's inventive potato dishes and show how simple ingredients can be transformed into a comforting meal.

How it tastes

With a soft interior and a slightly crispy golden exterior, these dumplings are mild in taste but enhanced by the tanginess of sour cream.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Developed as a frugal dish in the 20th century due to potato abundance, švilpikai became a beloved comfort food due to their simplicity and versatility.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 600 g potatoes
  • 🌾 150 g flour
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🥛 150 g sour cream
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Boil and mash potatoes until smooth.
  2. 2 Incorporate flour, egg, and salt into the mash.
  3. 3 Form small ovals and pan-fry in butter until golden.
  4. 4 Serve hot with sour cream.

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