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dry spaetzel noodles: How do I use them?

linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)

10 years ago

Out of curiosity, I bought some dry spaetzel noodles. The store had several flavors, but I bought plain, for now. How do they differ from regular noodles? I know they are supposed to be easy to make from scratch, but making them is not on the agenda for now.

The recipes I've found online, like cheese spaetzel, call mostly for fresh. If I wanted to use these, I'd have to figure out how much additional liquid to add. Any yardstick for that?

I could just put them in soup, but don't know if that is a good way to use them. Thanks!

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pkramer60
10 years ago
Easy peasy......the package should have cooking instructions on it. You just boil them in salted water like any pasta.

Once they are done, toss them into a hot frying pan with some butter and add the cheese, usually an Emmentaler or Swiss that has been shredded. Caramelized onions also add great flavor.

Which brand did you buy? If it is an import from Germany and not in English, let me know and I will translate for you.
Islay_Corbel
10 years ago
They're eaten like potatoes - in Alsace for example, you'll get them served with a delicious chicken dish with a sauce made with lashings of cream for the spaetzle to soak up YUM! They don't necessarily have to have cheese or anything else on them. Just boil and toss in butter.
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