Chef John's spätzle (aka spaetzle) recipe for micro-dumplings cooks in just a few minutes. They're great with browned butter or topped with braised meat.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
187 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Whisk flour, milk, egg, crème fraîche, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until batter drips slowly off whisk. Add a bit more flour if batter seems too thin; add a bit more milk if batter seems too thick.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Push a spoonful of batter into the simmering water through the smooth side of a cheese grater with fairly large holes using a spatula.
Step 3
Cook spätzle in batches until they rise to water's surface, about 3 minutes. Remove spätzle with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining batter.
Ingredients
1 large egg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
1 tablespoon creme fraiche, sour cream, or plain yogurt
