Kräuterspätzle (German Herb Spaetzle)
A recipe for Kräuterspätzle (German Herb Spaetzle)! This homemade Spätzle is seasoned with a variety of chopped, fresh herbs and boiled until tender.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups (350 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (10 grams) fresh herb leaves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, finely chopped herbs, salt, and nutmeg.
- Make a well in the center and add eggs. Beat them with a wooden spoon and stir into the flour. Slowly add the water until a dough, slightly thicker than pancake batter, forms.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place a spaetzle press or large holed colander over the pot and fill with batter.
- Slide the press back and forth or use a wooden spoon to press the batter through the holes of the colander to create the dumplings. Stir gently to remove any pieces from the bottom of the pot.
- Cook until they float to the top, remove with a strainer, and drain.
- Serve with immediately with butter or pan-fry.