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Herb spaetzle

This German/Austrian kind of noodle gets a gently herby twist - the perfect side for so many Germanic dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 507 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoon milk or water - can add a bit more to make a slightly softer dough that can be easier to work with
  • 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
To re-heat/serve
  • 1 tablespoon butter approx, or a little more
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs or a little more
  • grated cheese eg Swiss optional

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the flour, eggs, milk and finely chopped herbs until well combined.
  2. Prepare a large bowl with cold water and bring a pot of water to the boil.
  3. Using a colander or a spaetzle tool, carefully hold the colander or spaetzle tool over the pot of boiling water and push the dough through the holes into the water. Little 'worms' should drop down by themselves.
  4. As the pieces of dough float to the surface, remove them with a slotted spoon to the bowl of water. Continue until you have used all the dough.
  5. Lightly oil a dish, drain the spaetzle from the bowl of water and transfer them to the oiled dish. You can keep them like this, covered, at room temperature for an hour or two or else refrigerate (can keep overnight) for longer.
  6. When ready to use, melt the butter in a skillet/frying pan and add the spaetzle. Stir regularly as you warm them for a few minutes. If serving with a sauce-based dish they only really need warmed through, but if having alone, or with eg sliced meats then cook a little longer, probably needing a little more butter, until they start to brown.
  7. Serve with some more herbs on top and, optionally, some cheese (depending on how you are using).

Nutrition Information

Calories 507kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 183mg (61%) Sodium 136mg (6%) Potassium 270mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 715IU (14%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 5.7mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 507

% Daily Value*

Calories 507kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 715IU 14%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 5.7mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.