Hungarian Nockerl Recipes

SALZBURGER NOCKERL

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Pour cream into a 9-inch pie plate or shallow gratin dish and spoon lingonberry sauce into cream in dollops (it will be sparse).
• Put egg whites and salt in a bowl, then set bowl in a larger bowl of hot water and stir whites to warm to room temperature, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from hot water. Beat whites with an electric mixer at high speed until they just form soft peaks, then beat in granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until whites just form stiff, glossy peaks. Sprinkle flour over meringue and fold in gently but thoroughly. Whisk together egg yolks and vanilla in a small bowl, then fold into whites gently but thoroughly.
• Spoon large dollops of meringue onto cream mixture and bake until golden brown and set, 13 to 15 minutes. If you prefer a less creamy soufflé, bake 5 minutes more. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar and cool 5 minutes before serving.

HUNGARIAN NOODLE SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Cook egg noodles in a large pot with boiling salted water. Drain well.
• In a large bowl dissolve chicken bouillon cube in boiling water. Mix in the cream of mushroom soup, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, and cooked egg noodles.
• Transfer to lightly greased slow cooker and sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and paprika.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve immediately.

PAPRIKAHUHN MIT NOCKERL - CHICKEN PAPRIKASH WITH TINY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Finely chop the onion.
• Heat the butter in a heavy pan or dutch oven with a lid until it foams, add the chopped onion and saute until soft but not browned.
• Add the chicken meat and together with the onion brown lightly, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt and paprika and stir until the paprika is well incorporated and fragrant, careful not to burn it, it will get very bitter.
• Add the flour and stir, add the creme fraiche stirring to combine.
• Now add the chicken stock, turn the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the meat is cooked and the liquid is reduced to a ceamy sauce.
• Plate over "Nockerl", sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

HUNGARIAN NOCKERL

Steps:

• Add the water, eggs and salt to the flour in a large bowl.
• Mix well.
• Cover the bowl with a terry cloth towel until you are ready to use.
• Fill a large pot with water and add salt to taste.
• Bring to boil.
• Wet a wooden cutting board and put 1/3 of the dough on it.
• Using a sharp knofe, flick 1 inch strips into the water.
• Stir the pot occasionally and keep the water at a simmer.
• Cook for 5-10 minutes after the last batch is added.
• Drain and rinse with water.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add with the nockerl to a dish and keep in a low, warm oven until ready to serve.
• Serve with Chicken Paprikash, Stuffed Cabbage or braised meat dishes.