Glissants (French Canadian Dumplings)
"A traditional French Canadian side served with roast beef. These dumplings are dropped into the broth from a cooked roast beef until cooked."
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (49.4 g)
- Calories 115.1
- Total Fat - 1.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.6 g
- Cholesterol - 43 mg
- Sodium - 101.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 20 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.7 g
- Sugars - 0.7 g
- Protein - 4.4 g
- Calcium - 91.9 mg
- Iron - 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Step 2
Wisk eggs and milk and add to dry mixture.
Step 3
Mix well.
Step 4
Bring broth to a boil and drop by spoonfuls, a few at a time, into broth, dipping spoon in broth to loosen dumpling.
Step 5
Bring to a boil and cook until dumpling floats.
Step 6
Remove cooked dumplings and continue in this manner until all dumplings are cooked.
Step 7
Place all dumplings in a serving bowl and pour remaining broth, which will have thickened into gravy by know, over dumplings.
Step 8
Serve
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Use a high-quality all-purpose flour for best results.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Substitute almond milk for regular milk. This substitution will make the dish dairy-free, while still providing a creamy texture to the dumplings.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour. This substitution will make the dumplings more nutritious and provide a heartier texture.
Herbed Glissants Add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs such as thyme, oregano, or parsley to the dry ingredients before mixing.
Cheesy Glissants Add 1/2 cup of grated cheese such as cheddar, parmesan, or mozzarella to the dry ingredients before mixing.
Roast Beef with Caramelized Onions: Roast beef with caramelized onions is the perfect accompaniment to Glissants. The sweet and savory flavor of the onions complements the dumplings and adds a delicious depth of flavor to the dish.
Garlic Roasted Asparagus: Garlic roasted asparagus is a great side dish to pair with roast beef with caramelized onions. The asparagus adds a bright, earthy flavor that complements the dumplings and the sweet onions. Roasting the asparagus with garlic adds a nice depth of flavor and helps bring out the natural sweetness of the asparagus.
FAQ
Q: What type of broth is used for Glissants?
A: Broth from a cooked roast beef is traditionally used for Glissants.
Q: How is Glissants served?
A: Glissants is traditionally served with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. It can also be served with a sauce of your choice.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Glissants are a traditional French Canadian dish, and were served at the wedding of former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and his wife Margaret in 1971.
Fun Fact 2: The dish is believed to have originated in the 17th century, when French settlers in Canada used flour, eggs, and milk to make a simple dumpling to serve with their meals.