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German Cabbage and Dumplings Recipe

German Cabbage and Dumplings served with fresh parsley
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A comforting traditional German dish of tender buttered cabbage with aromatic onions, paired with soft, herb-infused dumplings boiled to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • For the Dumplings:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, whisked and at room temperature
  • 1–3 tablespoons milk, as needed
  • For the Cabbage:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium cabbage, chopped into large chunks
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, dried thyme or parsley, black pepper, and salt. Add the optional baking powder and baking soda if using. Make a well, add the whisked eggs, and stir to form a stiff dough, adding milk as needed.

2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into the water, dipping the spoon in hot water between scoops. When dumplings float, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook until softened and lightly golden, 8–10 minutes.

4. Add remaining butter, cabbage, stock, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender, 15–20 minutes.

5. Gently fold the cooked dumplings into the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Optional baking powder and baking soda make lighter dumplings but can be omitted for a denser texture.

Dipping the spoon in hot water helps prevent sticking and creates uniform dumplings.

Use vegetable stock for a fully vegetarian dish or chicken stock for extra richness.

Adjust salt and pepper at the end to suit your taste.

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