This is our family recipe for Hungarian noodle dumplings (nokedli), a side dish that is very similar to German spaetzle. They’re relatively easy (and quick) to prepare and delicous served alongside our Easy Chicken Paprikas.
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Hungarian-style noodle dumplings (nokedli) are very similar to German spaetzle. They make a delicious side for a variety of main dishes, the most popular being Chicken Paprikas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 generous servings
Ingredients
- 2–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and milk. Combine thoroughly, but do not overmix. Turn the dough onto a plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rests, bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
- Start dropping teaspoon-sized portions of dough into the boiling water. You don’t want to overcrowd the pot, so plan to work with no more than 1/4 of the dough at a time.
- As the dumplings float to the surface, remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Once all of the dumplings are cooked, drain the water from the pan and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the dumplings and toss in the melted butter to until they’re heated through and nicely coated. Add a little extra seasoning if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with our Easy Chicken Paprikas or Veal Cutlets in Cider-Horseradish Sauce.
Luella Windisch says
This is a dense dumpling which I love. I changed the pepper to 1/4 and nutmeg to a pinch. I added it to a chicken stew it was delicious.
★★★★★
Lynne Webb says
Thank you Luella! I’m glad you enjoyed the dumplings. It’s a family recipe for more than four generations. I like the idea of adding nutmeg. I will give it a try the next time I make them.
Angie says
My dad learned how to make chicken and dumplings from his dad who was German, and this recipe looks exactly like his. Amazing! I will have to give them a try. Beautiful pictures. 🙂
Lynne Webb says
Hi Angie,
Thanks for the kind words. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Christine says
Can not wait to try the Hungarian Dumplins. I make them but use a spaetzle grater. So much
faster but will try wit a spoon,
Marie Schrittwieser says
Everything looks so inviting. Cannot wait to start cooking.
Lynne Webb says
Thanks Marie!