Spaetzle
Spaetzle is a noodle dish that originated in Germany and is now popular in many other countries. The word "spaetzle" comes from the German word for "little sparrows." The dish is made by combining flour, eggs, and water to create a dough, which is then extruded through a colander or other tool with small holes. The noodles can then be boiled and served with a variety of sauces or other toppings.
Spaetzle has been a part of German cuisine for centuries, and the dish is thought to have originated in the Swabian region of Germany. The first written mention of spaetzle comes from a cookbook published in 1725. The dish gained popularity in other parts of Germany and Austria in the 19th century, and it began to spread to other countries in the 20th century. Today, spaetzle is a popular dish in many parts of the world and is often served as a side dish or main course.
Advice
When making spaetzle, patience is key! Start by heating up the right amount of water and adding the right amount of salt and butter to it. Once it is boiling, slowly add the spaetzle dough and stir continuously. Make sure to use a spoon or spatula to scrape the dough off the bottom of the pot, so that it doesn’t stick and burn. As the spaetzle cooks, it will begin to float to the top. When it does, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the water and place it on a plate. Finally, season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will ensure that your spaetzle is delicious and cooked to perfection.
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Recipes
Spaetzle With Kielbasa and Caramelized Onions
- salt
- smoked kielbasa
- onion
- thyme
- butter
- emmentaler cheese
- black pepper
- nutmeg
- egg
- all purpose flour
- milk
Spinach Spaetzle With Bacon and Sage
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- sage
- black pepper
- nutmeg
- all purpose flour
- bacon
- butter
- egg
- egg yolk
- spinach
Spaetzle With Bratwurst, Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions
- olive oil
- sweet potato
- sweet yellow onion
- gruyère cheese
- havarti cheese
- bratwurst link
- butter
- spaetzle
- sage
- sugar
- salt
Spaetzle With Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
- light cream
- mushroom
- shallot
- garlic
- salt
- parsley
- butter
- spaetzle
- salt
Cheesy Spaetzle with Fried Onions & Chives
- chive
- black pepper
- salt
- sauce
- olive oil
- milk
- fried onion
- onion
- sweet paprika
- chive
- butter
- nutmeg
- milk
- all purpose flour
- egg
- all purpose flour
- gruyère cheese
Granny's German Spaetzle
- parsley
- milk
- nutmeg
- butter
- all purpose flour
- egg
German Spaetzle
- salt
- milk
- black pepper
- all purpose flour
- parsley
- butter
- egg
- butter
Spaetzle
- salt
- milk
- nutmeg
- all purpose flour
- egg
Buttery Spaetzle with Roasted Cauliflower and Shallots
- dill
- black pepper
- lemon zest lemon juice
- smoked paprika
- purple
- spaetzle
- butter
- olive oil
- onion
- water
- salt
Spaetzle with Gruyère and Caramelized Onions
- salt
- butter
- egg
- onion
- gruyère cheese
- milk
- nutmeg
- peanut oil
- all purpose flour
- egg yolk
Chocolate Spaetzle
- chocolate meringue
- macerated strawberry
- olive oil
- strawberry sorbet
- sugar
- strawberry
- water
- 10x powdered sugar
- atomized chocolate
- cocoa powder
- maple syrup
- strawberry
- vanilla paste
- egg
- chocolate
- cocoa
- cacao nib
- egg white
- sugar
- salt
- all purpose flour
- crème fraîche
Bacon Onion Spaetzle
- parsley
- salt
- milk
- olive oil
- onion
- smoked bacon
- nutmeg
- salt
- all purpose flour
- egg
Cheese Spaetzle (Käsespätzle)
- black pepper
- nutmeg
- bavarian bergkäse cheese
- vegetable oil
- onion
- salt
- all purpose flour
- chive
- butter
- egg
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- egg
Staple Ingredients
- salt 77%
Common Ingredients
- butter 69%
- all purpose flour 62%
- egg 62%
Usual Ingredients
- milk 46%
- nutmeg 46%
Rarey Ingredients
- black pepper 38%