Fresh Spaetzle
This is German soft dumpling/pasta/noodles. this is a surprisingly simple preparation.
250g - Plain Flour
8 - Tbsp Milk
4 - Eggs
1 tsp - Ground Nutmeg
pinch - Freshly Ground White Pepper
pinch - Salt
Mix everything into a smooth batter consistency. Put on a pot of boiling salted water and add a knob of butter (helps with seasoning and stopping the noodles from sticking). Once the water is boiling put a colander over the pot but not touching the water and add the batter. With the back of a spoon push the mix through the holes into the water. Once they float they are ready to be lifted out and refreshed in ice water. now they can be fried in a pan with oil or butter and sauced. This works so well with Pesto or Gremolata both of which I have recipes for in the sauce section.