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Back to Recipe List	* Exported from MasterCook * Kaespaetzle - Alsatian Dumplings with Garlic Butter Recipe By : The Vegetarian Bistro by Marlena Spieler Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 12-10 Oct 2009 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup ricotta cheese or pureed cottage cheese 3 eggs -- lightly beaten 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley -- basil or a combination 2 green onions -- chopped [including the green part] 1 Teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg pepper -- to taste 3/4 cup water -- (to 1 cup) or as needed 3 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves -- minced (2 to 3) In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, cheese, eggs, half of the parsley and/or basil, green onions, salt, nutmeg, pepper and water. Mix together to make a smooth batter. Using a spaetzle maker or a large-hole colander set over a large pot of boiling water, force the batter through the holes with the back of a spoon. The batter will sink, then rise to the surface. Cook the spaetzle 1 minute longer. Drain carefully, then rinse in cool water. Drain again. To serve, melt the butter in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the spaetzle and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Turn them gently so they do not fall apart. Serve them right away, sprinkled with the remaining parsley. Serves 4. These fine little dumplings are Alsatian first cousins to Germany's spaetzle. Like spaetzle, they keep their shape and delicate-chewy texture best when prepared ahead of time and warmed with butter just before serving. They are delicious tossed with sautéed mushrooms, especially strongly flavored ones such as shiitakes, chanterelles, crêpes and so on. Cuisine: "French" Source: "The Vegetarian Bistro by Marlena Spieler, Chronicle Books, 1997." S(Formatted by Chupa Babi): "Aug 2009" Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 8 October 2009. www.fareshare.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 443 Calories; 16g Fat (32.6% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 59g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 193mg Cholesterol; 696mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.

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