One of the easiest things to enjoy is noodles. And there are so many different kinds. And most of them we are very familiar with. But maybe not this one:
Allow me to introduce you to SPAETZLE. A simple little boiled noodle that goes with everything. For Dorie, it goes with herbs and mushrooms. And it is delightfully delicious and very light.
I make these easy little noodles when I don’t have time to make other types. I found out that using a slotted spoon or a colander is not the easiest way to make Spaetzle so, loving gadgets like I do, I added a spaetzle maker to my kitchen collection.
It is so much fun to use.
Anyway, I had some spaetzle left over so I added it to some soup, browned it in some butter with some sage. But Dorie’s was the best way – and definitely worth a repeat lots!!
You can find the recipe on page 372 of Dorie’s Around My French Table.
And visit with the other members of FFwD to check out their Spaetzle.
January 4, 2013 at 9:50 AM
Oh wow. I LOVE spaetzle, but have never made it. I think now I must. Thank you so much for posting this!
January 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM
It is so easy to make. Let me know how it goes.
January 4, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Your spaetzle looks perfect. I can’t imagine trying to push this dough through a grater…nice to have the correct tool.
January 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Now that is some pretty, pretty spaetzle. I like it, but I think I’m going to need a spaetzle maker if I ever want to make it again. Because you’re right – a slotted spoon doesn’t work so well! But it’s nice to know there’s something that will make the process easier. Lovely job with yours!
January 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM
I found mine on Amazon. So much easier!! thanks for stopping by.
January 4, 2013 at 1:15 PM
I agree … using a grater does not work! I had quite the experience trying to get this dough into the pot! I was unsuccessful, to say the least.
January 4, 2013 at 2:11 PM
so much easier with a maker. Thanks for stopping by.
January 4, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Perfect looking spaetzle…I am also a gadget lover! I think I might just need one of these! I pushed mine through a grater.
January 4, 2013 at 4:41 PM
How perfect!!
Yours looks like it was a bit more fun, shape wise!
January 4, 2013 at 9:31 PM
I loved discovering these simple boiled noodles. I never had them before, but it wont be the last time. Looks great! I had a spaetzle press, but mine looked more like a potato ricer.
January 4, 2013 at 11:17 PM
I’m getting a bit white food phobic these days so I will probably take a permanent pass on this one but thinking I could have a reason to get another gadget might snap me out of that. Hmm….
January 5, 2013 at 6:42 PM
We added the leftovers to soup, too – much nicer than noodles.
January 5, 2013 at 11:38 PM
How fun to compare all the spaetzle gadgets and substitutions! Yours look fantastic, Margaret. Glad you enjoyed it.
January 6, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Your spaetzle looks great!! I bought the spaetzle gadget too!
January 6, 2013 at 6:02 PM
And it’s fun to use, isn’t it?
January 7, 2013 at 10:13 AM
I need one of those gadgets as it just makes it all look fun and possible…your photo of the finished dish has my mouth watering. Great job…and the spaetzle maker manufacturers probably need to thank you as well.