German Fried Noodles Recipes

HOW TO MAKE GERMAN NOODLES OR SPAETZLE OR SPäTZLE

Steps:

• Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Make a well in the center of the flour and add eggs.
• Using a sturdy wooden spoon mix together pulling in flour from the sides. Not all of the flour will be incorporated.
• Gradually add just enough water to make a thick, sticky, stiff dough that incorporates all the flour. It will be a stretchy big lump.
• Cover with towel and let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• Fill spaetzle press or potato ricer with dough and press into boiling water. Only add one batch at a time to allow plenty of room for noodles to cook. Or, place a bit of dough at a time in a colander and push through holes using the back of a spoon.
• Allow noodles to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they rise to the top and float.
• Remove with slotted spoon into a colander to drain well. Place in serving dish and add a pat of butter to prevent them from sticking.
• If serving later, rinse freshly cooked spaetzle with cold water.

GERMAN-STYLE KIELBASA AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Place coleslaw mix in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well., Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in butter until onion is tender. Add the coleslaw mix, sugar and pepper; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Stir in poppy seeds if desired. Drain noodles; serve with cabbage mixture.

STIR-FRIED NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to pack instructions.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, then stir-fry the ginger, garlic, carrot, pepper and mangetout, sugar snap or frozen peas over a high heat for 2-3 mins.
• Drain the noodles thoroughly, add to the pan with the onions and beansprouts, if using, then stir-fry for 2 mins.
• Mix together the soy sauce and vinegar, stir into the pan, then cook for 1-2 mins. Divide between individual plates or bowls and serve immediately.

HOT GERMAN BUTTERED NOODLES

Steps:

• Add 1 ½ bullion cubes to ½ gallon water in a medium pot, bring to a boil. Add noodles and set timer for 1 min longer than the longest time listed on the package, stir a couple of times while cooking.
• While noodles are boiling add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 chicken bullion cube and butter to glass measuring cup. Microwave for 45 seconds on high, Stir. If the butter is not melted all the way microwave again for 30 seconds and mix well until bullion is dissolved.
• When noodles are done drain water from pot but do not rinse, add butter mixture and parsley. Mix well until most liquid is absorbed, about a minute.
• Serve immediately with crushed Ritz crackers on top.

FRIED CABBAGE AND EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• While the noodles cook, melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the cabbage to the melted butter; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the cabbage begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the drained noodles into the cabbage; cook and stir until the noodles begin to brown, about 5 minutes.

FRIED BUTTERED NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet or large pot over low heat. Add bread crumbs and stir until coated in butter. Mix noodles into bread crumbs mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a crust forms on the bottom, about 30 minutes; season with salt.

GERMAN FRIED NOODLES

Steps:

• Saute noodles in a large skillet; stir gently with a fork to coat them on all sides.
• Sprinkle with salt and celery seeds.

GERMAN FRIED NOODLES

Steps:

• Break pasta into 1 - 2 inch strips, cook pasta al dente, rinse with cold water and drain.
• Add pasta to melted butter or margarine in non stick skillet. Toss pasta to coat with butter. Add Kraft Parmesan Cheese and toss some more. Cook on medium - high heat until pasta is golden brown and slightly crisp. Stir often while frying. You can add diced country ham while frying the pasta for a meal by itself.
• Cut Kraft sliced cheese into small sections and add to the skillet. Add salt & pepper, stir in skillet till all cheese are melted. Add beaten egg and stir in to coat pasta. Drain any excess butter. Serve hot as a side dish.