German · side
Spätzle
Spätzle reads richness 6.6, salinity 3.6 and umami 2.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German side, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.6 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Sweetness 1.3 · Floral 1.1 · Nutty 0.5
What's in it (6)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp butter
Time & effort: about 20 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 329.2 kcal, 15.8 g protein, 9.5 g fat, 44.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Whisk flour, eggs, milk, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg into a thick, smooth batter that falls from a spoon in ribbons.
- Press the batter through a spätzle press or colander directly into a large pot of salted boiling water.
- Cook until the little noodles float and are just tender, then scoop out and toss with melted butter.
- Serve immediately as a side or use as the base for Käsespätzle by layering with grated cheese and caramelized onions.
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- Spaetzle — German
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- Achma — Georgian
- Kartoffelklöße (Potato Dumplings) — German
- Muhlama (Kuymak, Cornmeal and Melting Cheese) — Turkish
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.