Spaetzle Gratin Recipe 455

RYE SPAETZLE GRATIN

Steps:

• Discard the outer leaves of cabbage; quarter, core and slice the rest. Using a mortar and pestle or the flat of a knife, lightly crush the caraway seeds. Melt the butter in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly colored, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the caraway, garlic, chile and thyme; cook 1 minute. Add the cabbage and cook, tossing frequently, until very tender and wilted, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with vinegar and 3/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours and 1 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup milk. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. The consistency should be that of a sticky cake batter. As the batter sits, it will absorb more liquid; add more milk as needed to keep it loose.
• Working in batches, press the spaetzle through a spaetzle maker or a colander into the boiling water. (If using a colander, either hold it with oven mitts so you don't burn yourself over the steaming water, or get a friend to help). As the spaetzle rise to the surface, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and transfer to the skillet with the cabbage. Once all of the spaetzle has been added, toss the mixture well.
• Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Scrape the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart gratin dish. Scatter cheese over the top. Bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Grind a generous amount of black pepper all over the top of the gratin, then serve.

SPAETZLE GRATIN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saute pan, cook the bacon until crisp, remove the pan from the heat and pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. When the bacon is cool enough, crumble it. 2. Bring the pan to medium heat and saute the onion and garlic for about two minutes, then lower the heat to medium-low and let the mixture caramelize a bit, stirring every few minutes. When they're a light brown color (not burned), remove the pan from the stove and let the mixture cool for a few minutes. 3. In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream, milk and eggs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 4. Add the crumbled bacon (or ham), onion mixture, thyme, Gruyere, salt and pepper to the spaetzle, then add the liquid mixture and stir until incorporated. Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake for 15 minutes. 5. Sprinkle the cheddar on top and bake for another 5 minutes. Turn on the broiler for about 1 minute and let the top of the gratin take on a golden-brown color and create a nice crust. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes and serve.

SPäTZLE (AKA SPAETZLE)

Steps:

• Place flour, egg, salt, cayenne, cream fraiche, and milk in a mixing bowl. Whisk together until batter drips slowly off the whisk. If batter seems too thin, add a bit more flour; if too thick, add a bit more milk. You can test the thickness using the smooth side of a cheese grater with fairly large holes. If a dollop of the batter does not drip through the grating holes, it's the right consistency.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to push a spoonful of batter through the holes of the smooth side of the grater into the simmering water.
• When dumplings rise to the surface of the water, they are done. This will take just a few minutes. Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon, and repeat in batches with remaining batter.

SPAETZLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg-milk mixture. Gradually draw in the flour from the sides and combine well; the dough should be smooth and thick. Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot, then reduce to a simmer. To form the spaetzle, hold a large holed colander or slotted spoon over the simmering water and push the dough through the holes with a spatula or spoon. Do this in batches so you don't overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the spaetzle floats to the surface, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Dump the spaetzle into a colander and give it a quick rinse with cool water.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the spaetzle; tossing to coat. Cook the spaetzle for 1 to 2 minutes to give the noodles some color, and then sprinkle with the chopped chives and season with salt and pepper before serving.

SPAETZLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in water, nutmeg, oil, and salt. Add 2 cups flour. Using your hands, mix until combined. Add remaining cup flour, a little at a time, until thoroughly combined and a dough forms. It may not be necessary to add all of the flour. Continue using your hands to beat the dough to remove any air pockets that may have formed. Let rest for 15 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Using an offset spatula, spread a small wooden cutting board thinly with rested dough. Cut the dough crosswise into thin pieces with the edge of the spatula, and slide into the boiling water. Alternatively, you can use a spaetzle maker. When the spaetzle begins to float, use a slotted spoon to remove and transfer to ice bath. When completely cooled, drain well, and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with enough oil to prevent it from sticking; toss to combine. The spaetzle may be made up to this point, 1 hour in advance.
• Heat clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spaetzle, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

GERMAN SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
• Press dough through spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve or metal grater.
• Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
• Saute cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.

SPAETZLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add eggs and milk; stir to mix well (batter will be thick). In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring chicken broth to a boil. Drop batter by 1/2 teaspoonfuls into boiling liquid. Boil until spaetzle rise to the surface; remove to ice water. Drain well. In a skillet, heat spaetzle in butter until lightly browned. Serve with schnitzel and gravy or with Parmesan cheese.