Servings: 6 | Yield: 6 servings
Ever heard of the famous German egg noodle? Spaetzle is a type of pasta made of fresh eggs. It is one of the known delicacies in Germany. If you haven’t had I chance to taste it, then just follow this recipe. Everything you need is listed below.
A friend of mine shared this recipe with me. She’s been in Germany and she said that it is the most talk about dish in Germany. And she knew why. The reason she insisted for me to try this. And heck! She’s right! This German Spaetzle Dumpling tastes amazing! It is the perfect side. Pretty easy to make and very straightforward. It goes along with anything saucy and gravy. And it can be a wonderful main dish, too with melted cheese and crispy fried onions. Or with simple mushroom gravy. Tender homemade spaetzle that your whole family will love! Try this to experience Germany in the comfort of your home.
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INGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup milk
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1-gallon hot water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
HOW TO MAKE GERMAN SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS
Step 1: In a bowl, add the flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Mix to combine. Add in the eggs alternately with the milk into the dry ingredients. Beating well until smooth.
Step 2: Using a spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve, or metal grater, press the dough through.
Step 3: Release the dough a few at a time into the simmering liquid. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes. When done, drain thoroughly.
Step 4: Then, sautee the cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine.
step 5: Before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley on top of the dumplings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 140.9 calories; fat 6g 9% DV; cholesterol 73mg 24% DV; sodium 268.6mg 11% DV; protein 4.7g 9% DV; carbohydrates 16.8g 5% DV
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-gallon hot water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1: In a bowl, add the flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Mix to combine. Add in the eggs alternately with the milk into the dry ingredients. Beating well until smooth.
Step 2: Using a spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve, or metal grater, press the dough through.
Step 3: Release the dough a few at a time into the simmering liquid. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes. When done, drain thoroughly.
Step 4: Then, sautee the cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine.
step 5: Before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley on top of the dumplings. Enjoy!
