growing up in half-German household (Dad), my mom used to to make potato dumplings from scratch (size of matzo balls at least) to go with sauerbraten, but over the last 30+ years, in the 7-8 cities I’ve lived in or visited, none of the German restaurants make them. I see spaetzle, potato pancakes, gnocchi, once bread dumplings, but no potato. Why is it, you think? they’re not that hard or time consuming to make. Has anyone else noticed this?
That’s a good question. I looked around the German restaurant menus around here, and I don’t see them. You’ll find the Polish version of those at Polish restaurants around here often enough, though. I remember my parents buying some mix for Kartoffelklöße/Knödel at the Eastern European grocery store, but I can’t remember seeing it at German restaurants.
Mader’s Restaurant in Milwaukee has potato dumplings listed as a side on their dinner menu. I know I’ve had 'em a few times over the decades but I really don’t recall much about them. I tend to prefer spaetzle.
Damn you for making me hungry for Mader’s! Damn you all to hell!
Stranger
You’re welcome. Let me know when you’re in town next, we can meet there for a bite.