Technique Post: Making Nokedli/Spaetzle

[a_boleyn]

ETA: Chicken schnitzel (breaded cutlet) with nokedli and green peas.

Also included (but not seen in the picture) were a glass of white wine and a tall glass of vanilla bean panna cotta with fresh raspberry. An elegant meal without a lot of fuss.

Comments

[anonymous]

I've heard of that gadget but haven't bought one as I was concerned about how often I would use it. I certainly can appreciate the results of those those who do have one. I haven't tried this but it does look very delicious xx http://hotlyspiced.com

[a_boleyn]

If I was making nokedli on a regular basis and for a large family, I could see investing in a single purpose gadget but not in the circumstances. And, as I can get decent results with the grater, there's no reason to now.

It was a fun experiment in any case, and after adding the product from the 3 batches, there were enough nokedli for two servings. :) So no waste either.

[ext_870394]

I LOVE your experiment with the kitchen tools you already have rather than buying a new tool. I've never had nokedli/spaetzle before, but thanks to blogging, I've seen and heard of it. Would love to taste it one day!

[a_boleyn]

Nokedli or spaetzle taste just like regular egg noodles. I wanted to try to make them so I could repeat the process when I make a batch of chicken or pork paprikash ... which is what they're really best served with. I could have just added them to a pot of soup too.

[anonymous]

I've always used the potato ricer but now I'm dying to try the grater. :)

[a_boleyn]

Size wise, I think the grater is closest to giving nokedli similar to those produced by a spatzle maker. I'd be interested in your view on the results.

[ext_1113683]

So many different ways to try these gadgets, what a fantastic idea :D
It looks super delish!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

[a_boleyn]

Thank you. I just had the last of the leftover nokedli in place of noodles in some cream of tomato soup. Tasty.

[anonymous]

Good decision. They look perfect this way too. Speatzle are also popular in Switzerland, but I have never made them. Sissi (http://www.withaglass.com)

[a_boleyn]

Thank you. I spent the money on other things. :)