Germany Schupfnudeln (Potato Dumplings)
Schupfnudeln, aren’t really noodles as the name suggests but handmade potato dumplings shaped like fingers. Similar to Italian gnocchi, they are a classic German comfort food that is common especially in southwestern parts of the country. Schupfnudeln make a delicious complement to any kind of meat or cabbage dishes. Recipe Servings: Serves 4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) cooked, cubed starchy potatoes (russets)
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbsp (23 g) flour
- 3 Tbsp (23 g) cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 ml) nutmeg
- 1/2 tso + 2 tsp (12.5 g) sea salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) pepper
- 8 cups (2 l) water
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) butter
Directions
- Mash potatoes. Add eggs, flour, cornstarch, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape Schupfnudeln into 24 finger-like pieces, fuller in the middle with tapered ends.
- Bring water to boil with remaining salt. Keep on low heat for a gentle boil.
- Drop in noodles; they float up in 5 minutes when cooked. Remove with slotted spoon.
- Melt butter in skillet to a bubbly brown. Add noodles and fry to a golden brown. Serve hot.
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