Ingredients

• oatmeal or plain flour
• currants (if desired)
• a little broth

Method

• When boiling broth, skim a little of the surface fat and put it in a bowl together with some oatmeal or flour.
• Mix with a little broth to make a soft dough.
• Add a few currants, if desired.
• Divide the dough into equal parts and form into small balls.
• Immerse in the boiling broth and cook with the mixed vegetables for a few minutes.
• Serve with the meat and vegetables.

Pren-gwyn, Cardiganshire.

The trollies were prepared as a substitute for potatoes when these were in short supply in early spring.
Cwm-bach, Carmarthenshire.