Hungarian Egg Noodle Dumplings (Nokedli) Recipe
Hungarian Egg Noodle Dumplings, known as Nokedli, are small, soft, and fluffy dumplings made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, water, and salt. These dumplings are a classic accompaniment to hearty Hungarian dishes like goulash and paprikash, offering a perfect texture to soak up rich sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients
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For the Nokedli Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and salt until well combined. Gradually add the flour while stirring continuously, forming a thick, sticky batter. The consistency should be slightly thicker than pancake batter but still drop easily from a spoon.
- Boil water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil on the stovetop.
- Drop the dumplings: Using a spaetzle maker, grater, or by carefully dropping small spoonfuls of batter into the boiling water, add the dumplings in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Cook the dumplings: Allow the dumplings to cook until they float to the surface, usually about 2-3 minutes. Once floating, let them cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure doneness.
- Drain and serve: Use a slotted spoon to remove the dumplings from the water and transfer them to a colander to drain. Serve immediately as a side dish with Hungarian stews or sauces.
Notes
- The batter consistency is key: too thin will result in flat dumplings; too thick will make them dense.
- Use a spaetzle maker or large-holed grater to achieve traditional dumpling shapes.
- For richer dumplings, you may add a tablespoon of melted butter to the batter.
- Cook dumplings in small batches to avoid sticking together.
- Leftover nokedli can be sautéed in butter for a crispy twist the next day.
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