Flavor description
These tiny, irregularly shaped egg dumplings (pronounced shpeht-sehl) are a favorite side dish in southern Germany and across the border in Alsatian France. The cooked dumplings are usually sautéed in butter until lightly browned or served with a saucy meat dish, such as pot roast. Like dumplings, spaetzle noodles are made with eggs, salt, flour, either milk or water, and nutmeg.
How to use
To create their plump shape, the dough is forced through a colander or rolled and cut. It's typically served as a side, but with your favorite sauce, these noodles make a hearty main course.
How to find
Look for spaetzle well-stocked supermarkets and specialty stores; or buy online at www.igourmet.com.
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