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Liver dumpling
Calories & nutrition facts
as soup garnish
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 207 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 28%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 5%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 5.5 g 28%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 1.6 g —
Similar foods
- Liver dumpling soup69 kcal / 100 g
- Small liver dumplings162 kcal / 100 g
- Canned liver dumplings212 kcal / 100 g
- Palatine pork liver dumplingscooked214 kcal / 100 g
- Potato dumplingwith minced liver, e.g. leverpalt225 kcal / 100 g
- Ham dumplingsas soup garnish277 kcal / 100 g
- Schwemmklößchen small dumplingsas soup garnish164 kcal / 100 g
- Grießnockerln semolina dumplingsas soup garnish364 kcal / 100 g
- Small semolina dumplingsas soup garnish152 kcal / 100 g
- Meat stockwith small liver dumplings29 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Liver dumpling
What is a liver dumpling, and how is it usually served?
It’s a Central European dumpling made with minced liver, bread and seasonings. In Austria and Bavaria, it’s often served in clear beef broth as Leberknödelsuppe, with chopped chives.
How do you cook liver dumplings without them falling apart?
Poach them in gently simmering water or stock rather than a rolling boil, which can break them up. Allow about 15–20 minutes, depending on size, and make sure the centre reaches 70°C for 2 minutes.
What goes well with liver dumplings?
A clear beef broth is the classic pairing. For a more substantial plate, serve them with sauerkraut or red cabbage and a little gravy.
How long can you keep cooked liver dumplings in the fridge?
Cool them promptly, refrigerate within 2 hours and eat within 2 days. The Food Standards Agency advises reheating leftovers only once, until steaming hot all the way through.
Can you use potato dumplings instead of liver dumplings in soup?
Yes, but the result is quite different: potato dumplings are milder and starchier, while liver dumplings have a rich, savoury flavour. Add potato dumplings gently so they keep their shape.
Which has more protein, liver dumplings or potato dumplings?
Liver dumplings have 14 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 9.9 g in potato dumplings.
Source: BLS (Germany) X4B3000 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
