SPAETZLE
Expand the concept of pasta a bit, and you arrive at spaetzle, the quickly made and rather thin dough (somewhat akin to savory pancake batter) that is often "grated" into boiling water on a spaetzle maker, a tool that looks like a grater without sharp edges. I find spaetzle makers unnervingly tricky, so I prefer to do what I've often seen done by Alsatians, for whom spaetzle is traditional: drop the batter by the spoonful into boiling water. As with all pasta, the more fragile the batter is, the lighter the result will be, so don't make it too stiff; just stiff enough to hold together.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. In a bowl, combine flour with pepper and a large pinch of salt. Lightly beat together eggs and milk, and add to flour, stirring. If necessary, add a little more milk until mixture has the consistency of pancake batter.
- Scoop a tablespoon or so of batter, and drop it into water; small pieces may break off, but batter should remain largely intact and form a disk. Repeat, using about one-third to one-fourth the batter, depending on the size of the pot. When spaetzle rise to top a couple of minutes later (you may have to loosen them from the bottom, but they will pop right up), cook another minute or so, then remove with a slotted spoon into a bowl of ice water. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
- Drain spaetzle; at this point you can toss them with a bit of oil and refrigerate, covered, for up to a day. Heat butter or oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add spaetzle a few at a time, and quickly brown on both sides. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 386 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Roman Jani
[email protected]I love this recipe! The spätzle is always light and fluffy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Benert Gaoagwe
[email protected]This was my first time making spätzle, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The spätzle turned out great, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Benjamin Durazzi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. The spätzle is always light and fluffy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Arishe Shedrack
[email protected]This recipe is great! The spätzle was light and fluffy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Chadni
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my spätzle turned out too mushy. I think I might have overmixed the dough. Next time, I'll be more careful to mix it just until it comes together.
Shahmir Chang
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The spätzle was gummy and undercooked, and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Lorelei F
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making spätzle at home, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The spätzle turned out great! It was easy to make and tasted just like the spätzle I've had at restaurants.
sajbi
[email protected]I love spätzle, and this recipe did not disappoint. The spätzle was light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
jeff morrison
[email protected]This was my first time making spätzle, and it was easier than I thought! I used a potato ricer to make the dough, and it worked perfectly. The spätzle cooked quickly and evenly, and it had a great texture.
Tersue Jacob
[email protected]I've been making spätzle for years, and this recipe is the best I've tried. The spätzle turned out light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior. I served it with a brown butter sauce and grated Parmesan cheese, and it was absolutely delicious.