Austrian Style Gnocchi Nockerl Recipes

AUSTRIAN-STYLE GNOCCHI - NOCKERL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and salt with a hand whisk or fork. Add flour and stir well with a cooking spoon. You kind of have to beat the batter to get a lump-free and stiff batter.
• Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil.
• Dip the spoon into the gentle boiling water first, to keep the batter from sticking to the spoon.
• Using the side of a small spoon (dessert spoon), drop a small amount of batter - not more than ½ teaspoon - into the boiling water. Dipping the spoon into the hot water will remove the batter from the spoon.
• Drop in the dumplings one by one, until the batter is used up. Proceed quickly to prevent the first dumplings in the cooking water from overcooking and getting too soft. Note: If you proceed rather slowly, you can cook the drop dumplings in two (or more) batches and remove the batches from the water with a slotted spoon. I would also advice to work in batches if you are doubling the recipe.
• When all dumplings are in the pot, give them a stir to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 1-2 minutes after you dropped the last dumpling into the water, then drain. Serve the dumplings right away - if not, rinse them with cold water to prevent them from clinging together.
• Nockerl are the perfect side dish for traditional Austrian beef goulash. Enjoy!

GRIESSNOCKERL - AUSTRIAN STYLE SEMOLINA DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Beat the eggs and melted butter until foamy, stir in the semolina, season with salt, pepper and freshly grated nutmeg to taste. Mix well and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Form oval quenelles with the aid of 2 teaspoons, drop them into boiling water, don't overcrowd the pot, they will plump up.
• Cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until they rise to the surface.
• Remove from the heat, add one cup of cold water to the pot and let stand for another 10 minutes, by now they should have doubled in bulk.
• Drain and serve in broth, sprinkled with chives and grated nutmeg.
• Note: I always make one extra dumpling that can be cut open to check for doneness. If the sample dumpling is not soft inside, leave them a little longer. It should be soft but not mushy.