Nokedli

Nokedli, Spaetzle, Hungarian Dumplings... the list of names for this dish goes on and on. Traditionally, you'll find these flour dumplings served on the side of classic Hungarian dishes such as Chicken Paprikash but nokedli are kind of like khaki pants- they go with everything! 

These flour dumplings aren't exclusively Hungarian, in fact it seems like many European countries make the exact same dish with the only difference being the name. Much like Italian pasta, they are a delicious complement to a bold, flavorful sauce. I chose to serve this batch of nokedli with Halupki casserole ("Unstuffed stuffed-cabbage) to absorb the tangy red sauce which smothers the cabbage.

But what's with this old contraption?? It's actually a spaetzle maker
that has been in my family for I don't know how long. The bottom stamp reads "Made In Austria" so I like to believe it's as authentic as it gets. You can still buy Spaetzle Makers today and you'll see how simple and fast it is to make these dumplings!
                                                                                                    Ingredients: 

All Purpose Flour--- 1 C.
Egg (Beaten)--- 1 (Large)
Salt--- 1 tsp.
Milk--- 1/2 C
                                                                                                    In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients. Whisk until a thick, pancake-like batter is formed. 

(If batter seems more like dough, add more milk/ if batter seems too runny, add small pinches of flour to thicken the mix)

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Pour batter into spaetzle maker. Run the batter across the bottom grater so little droplets fall into the hot water. 

(It was a little tough trying to take pictures and make spaetzle at the same time so here's a video that shows you how to use a spaetzle maker)

You'll know when the dumplings are finished because they will float to the top of the pot. (It only takes about a minute for the nokedli to cook through)

Using a slotted spoon, remove dumplings from pot and serve hot!