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Instructions

1. Place the grated potatoes in a clean cheesecloth or kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Reserve the liquid and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the starch to settle at the bottom.
2. Carefully pour off the liquid, keeping the starch at the bottom. Combine the potato starch with the grated potatoes.
3. Add water and potato starch to the grated potatoes, mix well, and season with salt.
4. In a separate bowl, combine ground pork, chopped onion, black pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
5. With wet hands, take a portion of the potato mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center, then fold the potato mixture around it to form an oval-shaped dumpling. Repeat with remaining mixtures.
6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the water, ensuring they don't stick to the bottom.
7. Cook the dumplings for about 25-30 minutes, until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
8. Meanwhile, fry the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
9. Serve the dumplings hot, topped with crispy bacon, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh dill.