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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Ruth Spinden
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The spaetzle was delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Thibo's Whity
[email protected]I love this recipe! The spaetzle is so versatile and can be served with a variety of sauces.
Zariah Rhodes
[email protected]This was my first time making spaetzle and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the spaetzle turned out perfectly.
Saher786 Narejo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The spaetzle is light and fluffy, and the sauce is delicious.
Md Farid
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the spaetzle turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Gopal Yadav
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The spaetzle was amazing and I will definitely be making it again.
Taseer Mashal
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The spaetzle was delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Gayle Jones
[email protected]I love this recipe! The spaetzle is so versatile and can be served with a variety of sauces.
Grandward S Paragua
[email protected]This was my first time making spaetzle and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the spaetzle turned out perfectly.
Wyatt Johansen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The spaetzle is light and fluffy, and the sauce is delicious.
Nora Stark
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the spaetzle turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
MoiN MoiN
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The spaetzle was amazing and I will definitely be making it again.
Jovia Jovix
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The spaetzle was delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Neo Reeves
[email protected]I love this recipe! The spaetzle is so versatile and can be served with a variety of sauces.
Kohan Brain
[email protected]This was my first time making spaetzle and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the spaetzle turned out perfectly.
Ryan Cottrell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The spaetzle is light and fluffy, and the sauce is delicious.