German Spaetzle Dumplings

4.50 (740)
⏱ 35 mins 🍽 Serves 6 🌶 german 🏷 Side dish

These traditional German spaetzle are soft, noodle-like dumplings that offer pure comfort food. The simple batter is made from flour, eggs, milk and seasoning, then pressed into simmering water to cook. After boiling, the dumplings get a quick sauté in butter for a golden finish and are garnished with chopped parsley. This classic side dish pairs wonderfully with many mains and comes together in just over half an hour.

German Spaetzle Dumplings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

  1. Collect all the required ingredients.
  2. Half-fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour with the nutmeg, salt and white pepper.
  4. Beat the eggs together in a separate small bowl.
  5. Stir the beaten eggs and milk alternately into the dry mixture until you have a smooth batter.
  6. In batches, press the dough through a spaetzle maker or a colander with large holes directly into the simmering water.
  7. Allow the spaetzle to cook for 5 to 8 minutes before removing them with a slotted spoon and draining thoroughly.
  8. Heat the butter in a large skillet, add the cooked spaetzle and stir gently until they are warmed through.
  9. Finish by sprinkling the dumplings with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories141 kcal
Fat6 g
Sugars1 g
Protein5 g
Sodium269 mg

Recipe details

CategorySide dish
Cuisinegerman
AuthorMARBALET