Here’s a recipe for a very famous German dish, Spätzle:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk.
- Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- While the water is heating up, prepare a colander by placing it over the pot of boiling water.
- Use a spatula to push the dough through the holes of a spätzle maker, or the large holes of a cheese grater, directly into the boiling water.
- Cook the spätzle for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked spätzle to the colander to drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the cooked spätzle to the skillet and toss to coat with the butter.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
Spätzle is often served as a side dish with roasted meats, stews, or sautéed vegetables. Enjoy!