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🍽️ Crispy Whole Wheat Spätzle with Sage

364 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Mix both types of flour in a large bowl.
  2. 2. Separate one egg: Remove the yolk and set the white aside in the fridge.
  3. 3. Add four whole eggs and the separated yolk to the flour.
  4. 4. Pour the sparkling water or milk over the eggs and flour.
  5. 5. Beat the batter with a wooden spoon until smooth and elastic.
  6. 6. Add a little more liquid if necessary so the batter is not too stiff.
  7. 7. Continue beating the batter for another two to three minutes until small bubbles form.
  8. 8. Grate some ground nutmeg and salt directly into the batter.
  9. 9. Let the batter rest in a quiet place for at least fifteen minutes.
  10. 10. Fill a large pot with water, add plenty of salt, and bring it to a boil.
  11. 11. Press the batter through a spätzle press directly into the boiling water.
  12. 12. Cook the spätzle for one to two minutes until they float to the surface.
  13. 13. Remove the spätzle with a slotted spoon.
  14. 14. Rinse the spätzle immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  15. 15. Let the spätzle drain well in a sieve.
  16. 16. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
  17. 17. Wash the sage leaves and shake them dry.
  18. 18. Pluck the leaves from the stems and chop them coarsely.
  19. 19. Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick pan.
  20. 20. Add the chopped sage leaves to the hot pan.
  21. 21. Add the drained spätzle to the pan.
  22. 22. Fry the spätzle over medium heat for two to three minutes until golden brown.
  23. 23. Season the spätzle finally with salt and nutmeg to taste.

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