Colander SpaetzleMarcus Nilsson
Don't worry if the batter for this traditional German staple seems a bit thin—it should be more liquidy than a normal dough.
Recipe information
Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1
cup ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk
3
eggs
1
teaspoon salt
1
/2 teaspoon white pepper
1
/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2
1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Preparation
Step 1
1. Boil a large pot of salted water.
Step 2
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Blend well, then slowly stir in the flour until the mixture becomes a stiff batter.
Step 3
3. Place a colander with large holes over the pot and, with a rubber spatula, press small amounts of the batter through the holes directly into the water.
Step 4
4. As the spaetzle gradually rise to the surface of the boiling water, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a serving dish. Serve immediately, while still warm.