Spaetzle in Brown Butter Recipe

Chef Ian Algerø‸en of Skadi restaurant serves this side dish with duck. It’s also terrific with roast pork or Cornish game hens.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4cup cold whole milk
  • 3large eggs
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 1/4teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2cups all purpose flour1/2cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

    DIRECTIONS

    Combine milk, eggs, salt and nutmeg in processor; blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add flour and blend until batter is just smooth, about 30 seconds (batter will be very thick and sticky).


    Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Working in batches, pour batter through slotted spoon held above boiling water, pressing with spatula to form strands. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Simmer until spaetzle float to surface, then continue cooking 1 minute longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer spaetzle to large buttered baking dish. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)


    Cook § cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add spaetzle and toss until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among plates.

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