Kugelis
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The Tale of Kugelis
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Kugelis is a baked potato pudding, dense and often bacon-studded, rooted in Lithuania's agrarian food culture where potatoes became a dietary staple after their introduction from the Americas. It's a beloved comfort food across Lithuania, especially associated with home cooking and family gatherings, and remains popular among Lithuanian diaspora communities.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 1.5kg potatoes, peeled
- 1 onion, grated
- 200g bacon, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup semolina or flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a baking dish.
- 2Grate the potatoes finely, along with the onion, then drain off excess liquid, reserving the starch that settles at the bottom.
- 3Fry the diced bacon until it renders some fat and turns lightly crisp.
- 4Combine the grated potato and onion mixture with the reserved starch, most of the fried bacon, eggs, semolina, milk, salt, and pepper.
- 5Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly, and scatter the remaining bacon on top.
- 6Bake for about 60-75 minutes until the top is deeply golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- 7Let the kugelis rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
- 8Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream.
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