
Hungarian Noodles Dumplings (Nokedli / Galuska) 🇭🇺🥟
Soft, tender, little dumplings that are the perfect side for Hungarian stews like goulash, pörkölt, or paprikás. Think of them like the Hungarian version of spaetzle.
Kitchen Essentials For This Recipe
Pride of Szeged Sweet Paprika
Imported from Hungary
Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5Qt
Perfect for Goulash & Stews
OXO Good Grips Potato Ricer
Essential for Hungarian Dumplings
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¾–1 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1 tsp salt
🍲 Instructions
- Make the Batter
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with water and salt.
- Gradually mix in flour to form a sticky, smooth batter.
- Boil the Dumplings
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Using a spaetzle maker, colander, or spoon, drop small portions of batter into boiling water.
- When dumplings float to the top, cook 1–2 more minutes.
- Drain
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander to drain.
- Optional: toss with a little butter to prevent sticking.
🍽️ To Serve
- Serve immediately with Hungarian stews like goulash, pörkölt, or chicken paprikás.
- Can also be lightly fried in butter for a tasty side dish.
🔑 Tips
- Batter should be sticky, not dry
- Use fresh eggs for best texture
- Nokedli is traditionally soft, not dense
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