Hungarian Noodle Dumplings (Nokedli)


🧾 Ingredients

  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 100–150 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional:

  • Butter for tossing after cooking

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation


1. Prepare the dough

In a bowl combine:

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  • flour
  • eggs
  • salt

Gradually add water while mixing.

The dough should be soft, sticky, and thicker than pancake batter.


2. Boil water

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.


3. Shape the nokedli

Use:

  • a nokedli/spaetzle maker
  • a colander with large holes
  • or a spoon and knife method

Drop small pieces of dough into boiling water.


4. Cook

Cook until dumplings float to the surface (about 2–3 minutes).

Remove with a slotted spoon.


5. Finish

Rinse lightly or toss with butter to prevent sticking.


🍽️ How to Serve

Serve Nokedli:

  • With Csirkepaprikás
  • Alongside stews and goulash
  • Mixed with butter and cheese
  • Fried lightly in butter for extra flavor

🔥 Tips for Perfect Nokedli

  • Batter should stay soft and sticky
  • Don’t overcrowd the boiling water
  • Work quickly while dropping dough
  • Toss with butter immediately after cooking
  • Fresh nokedli tastes best hot

🇭🇺 A Hungarian Kitchen Essential

Nokedli represents:

  • Traditional homemade cooking
  • Rustic Hungarian comfort food
  • Family-style meals
  • Classic Central European dumplings

It is one of the most common side dishes in Hungary.


❤️ Final Thoughts

Hungarian nokedli are soft, hearty, and wonderfully comforting. Their simple ingredients and fluffy texture make them the perfect companion for rich Hungarian sauces and stews.

A timeless classic of Hungarian cuisine.

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