Colander Spaetzle

Name: Colander Spaetzle
Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

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1. Boil a large pot of salted water.
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2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Blend well, then slowly stir in the flour until the mixture becomes a stiff batter.
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3. Place a colander with large holes over the pot and, with a rubber spatula, press small amounts of the batter through the holes directly into the water.
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4. As the spaetzle gradually rise to the surface of the boiling water, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a serving dish. Serve immediately, while still warm.