Käsespätzle

Zubereitung

1. 01
   Schritt 1Mix the batter

   In a bowl, combine 300 g spätzle flour, 3 eggs, a pinch of salt, and sparkling water until you get a liquid batter consistency.

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2. 02
   Schritt 2Boil water

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

3. 03
   Schritt 3Shape the spätzle

   Spread a portion of the batter onto a wooden board or spätzle scraper, then scrape thin ribbons of dough into the boiling water.

   Hinweis

   Use a bench scraper or spätzle press for this step.

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4. 04
   Schritt 4Cook and strain

   Cook the spätzle until they float to the surface, then drain through a strainer.

5. 05
   Schritt 5Grate the cheese

   Grate the alpine cheeses into a bowl.

   Hinweis

   You can use a mix of alpine cheeses or a single variety like Montbru, comté, or gruyère.

   Käse
6. 06
   Schritt 6Fry the spätzle

   Heat a pan, add the cooked spätzle and sauté until lightly golden.

7. 07
   Schritt 7Add the cheese

   Add the grated alpine cheeses to the pan with the spätzle and toss to melt.

   Käse
8. 08
   Schritt 8Prepare crispy onions

   Thinly slice the onion, toss with 1 tablespoon flour and a pinch of salt, then fry in oil over medium heat (not smoking hot) until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

   Hinweis

   Don't fry from super hot oil or it will burn.

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9. 09
   Schritt 9Serve

   Plate the cheesy spätzle and top with the crispy onions.