Klub
Experience Nordic comfort food at its finest with this traditional Klub recipe—hearty potato dumplings filled with savory bacon or salted pork. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like grated russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt, these dumplings are boiled to tender perfection, creating a satisfying texture with a surprise of smoky richness in every bite. Klub is a staple of Scandinavian cuisine, offering a unique blend of flavors especially when topped with a drizzle of melted butter and served alongside lingonberry jam or syrup for a sweet-and-savory twist. Perfect for cozy dinners or an introduction to traditional Nordic fare, this recipe is both comforting and memorable, with minimal prep and ingredients that highlight rustic culinary traditions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 ounces Bacon or salted pork
- 8 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for serving)
- 0.25 cup Lingonberry jam or syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and grate them into a large mixing bowl. Use a cloth or fine sieve to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes.
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the grated potatoes. Mix thoroughly until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
Cut the bacon or salted pork into small pieces. Set aside for use as filling.
Bring a large pot of water (8 cups) to a gentle boil and lightly salt the water.
Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then take a handful of the potato dough and flatten it slightly into a disc. Place a small piece of bacon or salted pork in the center and carefully form the dough around it, shaping it into a dumpling about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all the dough is used.
Carefully drop each dumpling into the simmering water. Do this in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Let the klub cook for about 30-40 minutes. They will rise to the surface as they cook, but leave them in the water for the full cooking time to ensure they are done inside.
Once cooked, remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and allow them to cool slightly.
For serving, drizzle melted butter over the klub and pair with a dollop of lingonberry jam or syrup for a sweet-and-savory contrast. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 4660 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 62.2 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 4582 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
