German Cabbage Dumplings (Printable)
Tender German dumplings with savory cabbage, nutmeg, and parsley. Light, fluffy comfort food simmered to perfection.
# What You Need:
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# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add the shredded cabbage and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes or until softened. Let cool slightly.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and milk. Let soak 5–10 minutes until the bread is soft, then mash gently with a fork.
03 - Add the eggs, flour, nutmeg, pepper, salt, parsley, and the cooled cabbage mixture to the soaked bread. Mix well until a uniform, slightly sticky dough forms.
04 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into 8 round dumplings.
05 - Bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot. Carefully add the dumplings. Simmer (do not boil) for 18–20 minutes, or until the dumplings are firm and cooked through.
06 - Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
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- These dumplings transform humble ingredients into something that feels like a warm hug on a cold day
- The nutmeg and cabbage create this incredible aromatic depth that surprises everyone who tries them
- They reheat beautifully for quick lunches throughout the week
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- The bread must be day-old and slightly stale—fresh bread will turn the dumplings into a dense, gummy mess
- Never let the broth reach a rolling boil or the dumplings will fall apart before they cook through
- Working with damp hands prevents the dough from sticking to your fingers while shaping
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- Grate the cabbage rather than chopping it for a more delicate texture in the final dumpling
- Add a pinch of sugar while sautéing the cabbage to encourage caramelization and deeper flavor