Green Bean Paprikash & Halusky

01Method

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped onion until softened and lightly golden.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the flour over the onion and stir to form a roux, then add the sweet paprika and cook for another minute or so, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Gradually whisk in the cream and stock, blending until smooth, then let the sauce simmer gently for 5–10 minutes. Add the green beans and cook until tender.

4. 4

   To make the halusky, beat the egg together with 150 ml of water. Work the flour into the liquid until you have a soft batter, adding a splash more water if needed to loosen it.

5. 5

   Press the batter through a halusky sieve or slotted spoon directly into a pot of boiling salted water. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the dumplings float to the surface.

6. 6

   Drain the halusky, toss with butter, and serve immediately alongside the green bean paprikash.