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Nokedli/Spaetzle

An easy step-by-step tutorial for making nokedli, also known as spätzle- small Eastern European egg noodle dumplings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup tepid water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour (more or less)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Beat the eggs and tepid water together with the salt. 
  2. Slowly beat in the flour 1/4 cupful at a time to make a soft, sticky dough (you may not need all the flour, or you may need more-- stop adding flour when the texture of the batter is soft and pliable). Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes. Beat the mixture again.
  3. Push 1/3 of the batter through a spaetzle maker, cheese grater or pasta strainer over the pot of salted water to create small egg noodle bits that drop into the boiling water.
  4. Let the noodles cook for about 3 minutes until they float to the top of the pot and are cooked tender all the way through.
  5. Remove from water with a slotted spoon or small mesh strainer and drain in a colander. Repeat the process two more times with the remaining two thirds of the batter.
  6. Serve warm. You can toss them in melted butter, fry them a bit, and sprinkle with fresh parsley (this would make it a dairy dish). Or, you can serve them with your favorite Hungarian-style stew or dish. Goes great with chicken paprikash.

Notes

  • You will also need: Large pot, mixing bowls, whisk, grater or spaetzle maker, slotted spoon or small mesh strainer, colander

Nutrition Information

Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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