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Nokedli Recipe (Hungarian Dumplings)
5 from 27 votes

Nokedli Recipe (Hungarian Dumplings)

Nokedli are soft Hungarian dumplings made from a simple batter of eggs, water, salt, and flour. The dough is rested briefly before being cut into boiling salted water using a spoon to create small dumplings that cook quickly. These dumplings have a tender, bite-sized texture and are versatile for serving alongside sauces, meats, or tossed in butter and sour cream.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Hungarian

Ingredients

  • 3 egg large
  • 1 cup water 2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until combined.
  2. Next, whisk in the salt.
  3. Add the flour in 3 batches until combined and smooth. Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it with salt.
  5. Spread the dough out onto a smaller cutting board and then position it at an angle over the boiling water.
  6. Using a regular spoon, thin out the dough a bit at the end closest to the water and cut off small little pieces while frequently dipping the spoon into the water to ensure the dough does not stick to the spoon to make small nokedli dumplings.

Notes

  • The batter can be made using a stand mixer or hand beaters for ease.
  • After boiling, cool the dumplings and coat with a small amount of oil before refrigerating for up to 5 days or freezing for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat by pan-frying in butter for 2 to 4 minutes until hot, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • It's common to serve nokedli tossed with sour cream for added richness.
  • Using a spaetzle maker is an alternative method to shape the dumplings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 97mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 119IU (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 119IU 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%

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