Originally Posted By: bridgman
Nuts, I finally made something that didn't look like a failed science experiment, but I ate it before remembering to take pictures. Oh well...

I guess it was basically Chicken Paprikash with Spaetzle, but...

- running low on paprika so 50/50 mix of paprika and ancho chili powder, no peppers or tomatoes, but replaced a cup or so of broth with BBQ sauce, chicken (boneless thighs) seasoned with creole rub a couple of hours before cooking, yogurt instead of sour cream

- more seasoning than usual in the spaetzle, including a fair amount of white pepper

- spaetzle prepared by scraping vaguely noodle-shaped "lines" off the edge of a cutting board (then picking the spaetzle-to-be off the edge of the knife so it falls into the boiling water) rather than any of the less traditional methods

This was the first time the spaetzle seemed "just right"; tasty right out of the pot, and between the texture and the size (I guess size probably affects the way they cook) the spaetzle seemed a lot more substantial. Probably could have doubled the spaetzle-to-meat/sauce ratio and it still would have been good.


I LOVE spaetzle! Although I prefer it with a crispy outside and soft texture in the inside. I always take the cooked spaetzle out of the boiling water and into a frying pan with butter/oil and season as you go. A great neutral side dish that can be tweaked to anyones liking. It is great food as you know ;\) . I find any kitchen device that is flat and has holes (like the size of food strainer) that you can push the mixture through works great for making spaetzle. I have not had it in a long time. Thank you bridgman!

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