How do I use spaetzle?
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How do I use spaetzle?
I just came home with a bag of spaetzle egg noodles, but there are no instructions on the bag. Do I cook them in boiling salted water like regular egg noodles? Or might they go into the dish (that has some liquid) and cook in there?
My only experience is with a package of frozen green beans with spaetzle, years ago, but I suspect there was also some seasoning in that.
My only experience is with a package of frozen green beans with spaetzle, years ago, but I suspect there was also some seasoning in that.
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If you have what I think you have keep in mind they take forever to cook! Whereas a regular macaroni noodle may be 8 minutes, this type is more like 25 minutes. Using in soup I'd definitely pre-cook most of the way or else the cast off starch will discolor the stock use plenty of water.
But so delicious... I really miss noodles as a food group.
But so delicious... I really miss noodles as a food group.
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They are good in place of dumplings in chicken paprikas, as noodles in soup, I have even just cooked and drained them and added parsley and butter. I had some a few years ago in a restaurant served with roasted vegetables and Swiss cheese on top.
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I just did a search, went to Amazon and found BechtleTraditional German Egg Pasta Spaetzle Bavarian Style In 17.6 Ounce(Pack of 3). You can click on the photo of the bag back and find directions that suggest 17 minutes.
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I always made them from scratch. Heat the salted almost to the boiling point and stir iccasionally. Allow them to cook until they float on top of the water take them out with a shimmer to allow them to drain. Place your serving on a plate and spoon brown roast gravy over the top. Delicious!!
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