Hungarian Spatzle Recipes

SPAETZLE - HUNGARIAN

Steps:

• Mix flour, eggs, and a little salt with water into a paste. Do not beat!
• Drop bit by bit into boiling salted water (the more the better).
• Two approaches work here, either: (a) lower scant teaspoon of the paste into the boiling water (the spaetzle will separate from the spoon and start to cook) one by one, (b)use a coarse grater to force drops of the paste into the water.
• Cook for 1-2 minutes then strain (and rinse, optional).

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH WITH SPAETZLE

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, saute whole onions in butter until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute chopped onions until tender. Set aside. , In a large plastic resealable bag, combine flour and 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; add chicken, a few pieces at a time and shake to coat. , Place chicken in skillet; brown on all sides. Add the salt, parsley, broth and remaining paprika. Cover and cook over low heat until juices run clear, about 45 minutes. , For spaetzle, in a large bowl, stir the flour, eggs, milk, salt and baking powder until smooth (dough will be sticky). In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Pour dough into a colander or spaetzle maker coated with cooking spray; place over boiling water. , With a wooden spoon, press dough until small pieces drop into boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes or until dumplings are tender and float. Remove with a slotted spoon; toss with butter. , Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, stir in the sour cream, capers and juice and onions. Return chicken to the skillet and gently heat through. Place spaetzle on a platter and top with chicken. Serve with sauce.

HUNGARIAN SPATZLE (BABY DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• Blend the eggs, milk and salt.
• Add the flour, baking powder and beat thoroughly.
• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil with 2 tablespoons salt.
• With a teaspoon drop small portions of batter into boiling water, dipping spoon into water frequently to prevent sticking.
• Cook just till tender, about 10 minutes.
• Pour into collander and rinse lightly with cool water.
• Drizzle with melted butter, toss lightly and serve hot.

HUNGARIAN SPATZLE

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, milk,eggs, 1tbsp butter, salt& nutmeg if using, Blend until the batter is smooth (use your blender).
• Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
• Set a colander over a pot of boiling water.
• Put half the batter into the colander and with a wooden spoon push the batter through the colander and into the boiling water.
• The size of the spatzle depends on how fast you push it through the colander.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
• Transfer the spatzle to a heated bowl, cook remaining half.
• Toss with remaining butter.
• Season, Serve.