Homemade Spaetzle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine eggs, water, flour and salt, beating until smooth.
2. 2
   Add bouillon cube to 6 cups boiling water. Put batter into the spaetzle maker and place over the pot of boiling water.
3. 3
   Slide the basket back and forth letting tiny dumplings fall into the water. When done, they will rise to the surface.
4. 4
   Do not put too much batter into water at a time or it will not cook properly.
5. 5
   Use a slotted spoon to strain them and place in a colander.
6. 6
   Gently shake off excess water and place into a large covered bowl.
7. 7
   Repeat the process until all of the dough is used.
8. 8
   Lightly toss with butter, parsley, and salt to taste and serve in place of noodles, rice, or potatoes. In the picture above, I served it with my honey balsamic chicken.
9. 9
   I've never tried making this without my spaetzle maker, but I've heard you can use a rubber spatula to press spaetzle batter into pot through 1/4-inch holes of coarse grater, colander, etc....