VORARLBERG CHEESE SPAETZLE (DROP NOODLES)
I lived in western Austria for a good long while. This is a traditional dish that really needs to be made with the local cheeses. In this country I've found Appenzeller (a firm alpine cheese) at Murray's in New York -- and they have a mail order service. Use a spaetzle maker if you can locate one. It looks like an oblong piece of metal with holes the size of peas, with an attached funnel to hold the batter that slides back and forth to force the batter through. If not, you can force the batter through through any colander with larger holes, or simply use a spoon to push small chunks (no bigger than a piece of elbow macaroni) into the boiling water. The crisply fried onions are crucial to flavor and texture. Serve with a green or cucumber salad. Note the measurements are metric.
Provided by greenery
Categories Cheese
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together the flour, eggs, salt and milk into a rough and very thick batter. Don't over mix -- if you can see a little flour, that's okay. If the batter seems very wet, add another teaspoon of flour.
- Bring a very large pot of water to the boil.
- Use the spaetzle maker, colander, or other method to force the batter into the boiling water. Don't do more than enough to make a single layer on top of the water.
- The noodles will rise to the top. They need only about ten seconds, after which they are scooped out with a slotted spoon and put in a large bowl.
- Each layer of noodles should be sprinkled, liberally, with the grated cheese.
- Continue with the drop noodles, layer by layer, until you've gone through all the batter.
- Cover the last layer with what remains of the cheese.
- Cover the whole bowl with aluminum foil and put in the oven on the lowest setting to keep warm.
- Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet.
- When it's very hot, add the onions. Lower heat to medium low, and let the onions cook until they are crisp and brown.
- Remove the bowl of cheese drop noodles from the oven and pour the buttery, crisp onions over the top.
- Note that you can increase or decrease this recipe by using this formula: per serving, 1 egg, 100 grams flour, and 1/8 liter milk, with additional cheese to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.9, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 269.9, Sodium 1412.7, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 31.5
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Farooque Rahmoon
[email protected]These cheese spaetzle are the best I've ever had. They're cheesy, flavorful, and have the perfect texture.
Krystal Franklin
[email protected]I've never made spaetzle before, but this recipe made it easy. The cheese spaetzle turned out great!
Amanda Gearhart
[email protected]I love cheese spaetzle! This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Md: Labib Khan
[email protected]These cheese spaetzle were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more cheese and spices next time.
Jaylah Chavarria
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from these cheese spaetzle, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were cheesy, flavorful, and had a great texture.
Zahid Khoso
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cheese spaetzle were so good that I ate two helpings.
Ishmail Conteh
[email protected]These cheese spaetzle were a great way to use up some leftover cheese. They were easy to make and tasted delicious.
Cabdi Kariim
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the spaetzle turned out perfect. I will definitely make it again.
Vincent Waithaka
[email protected]I didn't have any spaetzle maker, so I used a colander. It worked just fine.
Sadooro khan
[email protected]These spaetzle were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved them. They are a great way to use up leftover cheese.
Nomalungisa Radebe
[email protected]The cheese spaetzle was easy to make and turned out great! The whole family loved it.
Owais Ashfaq
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spaetzle, but these were delicious! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spaetzle themselves were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
King sneaky yt
[email protected]These cheese spaetzle were a hit! They were cheesy, flavorful, and had a great texture. I especially liked the crispy bits on the outside. I will definitely be making these again.