The Hunter's Table
Chef Richard Blondin designed The Hunter’s Table for the home cook, so I approached it that way, asking myself how it would feel to prepare his recipes on a chilly fall Saturday while friends, the kin...
If you are in possession of a spätzle press or a ricer, this recipe will work perfectly as is. For success with a colander, I added two extras teaspoons of cream to help the dough fall freely through the holes.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 – 6 Serving(s)
- 1¾ cups flour
- 4 whole eggs
- 2 tablespoons prepared whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
Preparation
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl and blend in the eggs, mustard, cream, salt, and pepper.
Bring a large saucepan or stockpot of lightly salted water to a full boil. Set aside a shallow bowl or strainer lined with paper towels.
To make the spätzle, use a spätzle press, or simply press small spoonsful of dough through the holes of a colander, to make round noodle-like bits about an inch long. Drop the spätzle directly into the pot from the press or colander. When the spätzle rises to the surface, it is done. Do not overcook the spätzle; it should be al dente. Quickly remove the spätzle from the pot with a slotted spoon or strainer and drain in the bowl lined with paper towels.
In a frying pan, heat the butter and sauté the spätzle until light golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives.
Serves 4-6
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