Pulpety or Klopsiki w sosie

  • Total time - 50 minutes
  • Prep time - 20 minutes
  • Cooking time - 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Country: Poland
Pulpety or Klopsiki w sosie

Pulpety in sauce are an example of how delicious and hearty food can be made from simple ingredients. The key to their tenderness is the addition of pre-cooked rice to the meat mixture. This gives the meatballs not only volume but also a light, fluffy texture. The sauce, which is often prepared with a meat broth and cream base, has a velvety consistency and richly coats each meatball. It's a dish that is especially popular with children, but adults also love to return to it for its nostalgic and comforting taste. They are served as a main course with buckwheat groats, rice, or classic mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Ingredients for the meatballs

  • 500 g minced meat (pork and beef mixture)
  • 50 g rice (short-grain)
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 piece onion, finely chopped
  • salt and black pepper

Ingredients for the sauce

  • 500 ml vegetable or meat broth
  • 200 ml cooking cream (15-20%)
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Meatballs and Sauce

Cook the rice according to the instructions. Chop the onion and sauté it in a little oil until soft.

In a bowl, mix the minced meat, cooked rice, egg, and sautéed onion. Season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Shape the mixture into small balls.

In a pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add the meatballs and simmer over low heat for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

In a separate small pot, melt the butter, add the flour, and fry briefly to create a light roux. Slowly pour in the broth from the meatballs while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Add the cream and chopped dill to the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and optionally, a little lemon juice for freshness. Briefly heat through, but do not boil.

Serving

Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or buckwheat groats. You can sprinkle the meatballs with fresh dill.