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The Spätzle Making Kitchen Hack You Need To Know!

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Spätzle

Cultural Context

Originating from the southern regions of Germany, Spätzle is a beloved dish that reflects the culinary traditions of Swabia. Traditionally served as a hearty accompaniment to meats and gravies, it embodies the comfort of home-cooked meals. In modern times, Spätzle has gained popularity beyond Germany, inspiring variations in other countries, including Austria and Switzerland, where it is often enjoyed with cheese or sautéed vegetables.

GermanDEside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
pinch of salt
2 eggs
water

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.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Add 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

2

Add a pinch of salt to the flour.

3

Add 2 eggs to the mixture.

4

Use a hand mixer to combine the ingredients until mixed.

5

Adjust the consistency by adding water until it drips off the mixer.

6

Let the dough sit for a few minutes to hydrate.

7

Bring salted water to a simmer (barely boiling).

8

Place a grill topper over the pot of simmering water.

9

Squeeze the dough through the holes of the grill topper using a spatula in batches.

10

Once the Spätzle float to the surface, they are cooked.

11

Remove the Spätzle with a spider and set aside.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpotspatulagrill topperspider

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

SpätzliSpaetzle
Local Name: Spätzle

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