What is "kopytka"

Kopytka, kapytki (literally "little hooves") are a kind of potato dumpling originating from Poland. They are very similar to gnocchi, although they are typically served baked with cheese, fried bacon or onion. The dish is a part of Polish, Belarusian and Lithuanian cuisines.

The typical ingredients are grated potatoes and flour, but may also include eggs, salt, and other seasoning.

The Polish dish is usually cooked in salted water, whereas in Belarusian and Lithuanian cuisines kapytki is baked first, then stewed or boiled in water.