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Käsknöpfle (Mini Dumplings with Cheese)

Käsknöpfle (Mini Dumplings with Cheese) is a traditional Liechtensteiner (from Liechtenstein) recipe for a classic accompaniment of flour dumplings that are mixed with grated cheese and garnished with fried onions before serving. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Liechtensteiner version of: Mini Dumplings with Cheese (Käsknöpfle).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Cheese RecipesLiechtenstein Recipes


Ingredients:

300g plain flour
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
3 eggs
1 tbsp water
1 large onion, chopped
150g grated cheese (a mix of cheeses such as Gruyère, Emmental and a sour cheese)

Method:

Sift together the flour and salt into a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water then add to the dry ingredients. Whisk until bubbles begin to rise in the batter and the batter is very thick. Cover with a cloth and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.

Add a little butter to a pan and use to fry the chopped onion until well browned and crisp. Take off the heat and set aside.

Bring a pan of salted water to a boil then reduce to a simmer, drop small teaspoons of the batter into the simmering water (alternatively you can press the batter through a colander). When the dumplings float to the surface of the water remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Arrange on a plate and mix with the grated cheese. Garnish with the fried onions and serve accompanied by a green salad and/or apple sauce.