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Nokedli

Cultural Context

Nokedli, a traditional Hungarian dish, is similar to German spaetzle and serves as a comforting side to many meals. Often paired with rich stews or goulash, these dumplings represent the heartiness of Hungarian cuisine. Today, they are enjoyed in various forms across Central Europe, showcasing the adaptability of simple ingredients to create beloved comfort food.

HungarianHUside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons fine grind sea salt or kosher salt
3 eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons fine grind sea salt for boiling water
10 cups water
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dried parsley

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and color.

1

Start by boiling 10 cups of water in the ninja foodie pressure cooker on high.

2

In a bowl, mix 3 cups of flour with 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

3

Add 3 eggs to the flour mixture and break the yolks.

4

Gradually add water, starting with about 1 cup, until the dough is well hydrated.

5

Add 3 tablespoons of sour cream to the dough mixture and mix well.

6

Once the dough is ready, season the boiling water with 2 tablespoons of salt.

7

Using a cutting board, pour about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dough onto it.

8

Thin out the dough with a bench scraper and push small pieces into the boiling water.

9

Cook until the noodles float, about 30 seconds, then remove with a large scoop.

10

Transfer the cooked noodles to a bowl with 4 tablespoons of butter to prevent sticking.

11

Repeat the cooking process until all the dough is used up.

12

Garnish with dried parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

ninja foodie pressure cookercutting boardbench scraperlarge scoopbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Hungarian DumplingsNokedli Galuska

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