A noodle/dumpling hybrid that’s shaped like a BIRD? How cute is that? Though the shape of your spaetzle might vary significantly depending on your method, you can still squint and kind of see a sparrow, but definitely see a squiggly noodle that’s been hopefully fried in a little bit of fat with a scattering of parsley over top.The geographical specifics vary for Spaetzle’s origin, though it’s commonly considered a German or Swedish food. There aren’t too many spices in the noodle itself, which makes it a great and versatile option for anything you can think to ladle on top of it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp nutmeg - freshly grated
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley - chopped
- 1 Gallon water - boiling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together. Make a well in the center.
- Beat eggs well, and add egg and milk.
- Mix until smooth, adding extra milk if needed.
- Place a third of the dough in the spaetzle maker and extrude dough into salted boiling water. Repeat until finished.
- Cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling subsides.
- Saute spaetzle in butter until they start to get crispy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg