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Spatzle

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Editor's note: This recipe is from chef Wolfgang Puck.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

4 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups whole milk
1 pound (about 3 cups) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In small bowl, beat together egg yolks, egg, and milk.

    Step 2

    In medium bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and mix with wooden spoon just until well blended. (Do not overmix.) Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight.

    Step 3

    Bring large pot salted water to boil. Fill large bowl with ice water. Place spƤtzlemaker, perforated sheet pan, or large-holed colander on top of pot. Force one-third of batter through holes into water. Cook until spƤtzle float to surface, 4 to 5 minutes, then transfer immediately with slotted spoon to bowl of ice water. Make 2 more batches in same manner.

    Step 4

    When spƤtzle are cool to touch, drain well and toss with 1/4 cup oil. (SpƤtzle can be prepared up to this point and refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.)

    Step 5

    In large sautƩ pan over high heat, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil. Add spƤtzle and cook, without moving pan, until undersides are brown, about 2 minutes. Add butter and sautƩ until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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