How to Make Authentic Bryndzové Halušky on a $10 Budget

How to Make Authentic Bryndzové Halušky on a $10 Budget

Learn to make Bryndzové halušky, a traditional Slovak dish, with just $10. This step-by-step guide shows how to prepare potato dumplings with sheep cheese and bacon on a tight budget.

$10 Dinner Challenge. | Transcript:

Hey, can you make me something with 10 bucks? No. That wasn't the question. So, Albert, where are you taking me this man? It's Slavic shop called Grandma's Deli. I need special cheese, Bryndza. 325. Salt and pepper, free. Five potatoes. Flour, two bucks. We need one egg. 975, Albert. We did it. You made me cut? No way. Three green onions. Okay, chef. So, we have all of our ingredients. What are you about to make? Bryndzové halušky.

Okay, so Albert, what's the first step? To peel. Can you help? How do you do this, bro? Wash. Okay, so what's the next step? Grate. Remember? Albert, you can't forget the seasonings. But be careful, the pepper's this spicy, man. I know. Two cups. Okay, so you're mixing the flour and the potatoes. Yeah. Okay, so we're going to boil us some water. See? What in the world?

Okay, looks like they're ready. They're all floating up, man. Wow. Okay, well Albert, what are you going to do with this bacon now, man? Meat is so expensive now, isn't it? Okay, bacon on the pan. Wow, look at that. Okay, so this is sheep smoke cheese. This is kind of like feta, right? Yes. Oh my goodness. Albert, don't forget the green onion, man. Three. Now, it's time to finalize? Yep. Cheese in, okay. Wow, look at that.

Okay, some bacon on top. Wow. Okay, some green onions. Wow, $10 turned into Bryndzové halušky. We got to give it a try, right, Albert? Yes. Well, Albert, let's try them. That's not bad. Yeah? You know, I wasn't expecting much cuz this is a $10 dish, but Albert, you blew my mind, man. Easy. But then, you know what? You could have just used feta cheese, I think. Yeah. $10 meal, 10 out of 10. Albert, thank you. You're welcome. Amazing.

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