Vegetarian Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)
These classic German bread dumplings are a hearty and versatile side dish. Made from day-old bread, they are simmered to a tender, fluffy perfection. They pair wonderfully with gravies or roasted vegetables.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 1 h
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 296 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 250 gstale bread roll, cut into 1 cm cubes
- 200 mlmilk, warm
- 0,5 uyellow onion, finely diced
- 15 gbutter
- 2 csfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 uegg, beaten
- 0,75 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 pessicnutmeg, freshly grated
- 2 csall-purpose flour, optional, for dusting(opcional)
Estris
slotted spoon · large bowl · large pot · small saucepan
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Place the stale bread cubes in a large bowl.
- 2
Warm the milk gently in a small saucepan or microwave until lukewarm, then pour it over the bread cubes and let it soak for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: The bread should be soft but not mushy.
- 3
While the bread soaks, melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat.
Uns 2 min
- 4
Add the yellow onion to the pan and sauté until translucent and softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: Do not brown the onion, just soften it.
- 5
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
- 6
Add the sautéed onion and parsley mixture to the soaked bread, along with the beaten egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- 7
Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands until well combined and a cohesive dough forms.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: The mixture should be firm enough to shape, but not dry. If too wet, add a little flour.
- 8
Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to fully absorb the liquids.
Uns 15 min
- 9
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: The water should be simmering, not boiling vigorously, to prevent the dumplings from breaking apart.
- 10
With wet hands, form the bread mixture into 8-10 equal-sized dumplings, approximately 5-6 cm in diameter.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Wetting your hands prevents the mixture from sticking.
- 11
Carefully place the dumplings into the simmering water.
Nota de cuina: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary.
- 12
Simmer the dumplings gently for 15-20 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: You can test one by cutting it in half to ensure it's cooked in the center.
- 13
Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain well.
- 14
Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite gravy or sauce.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 296,3kcal
- Proteïnes
- 11,6g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 44,4g
- Greixos
- 8,9g
- Fibra
- 2,5g
- Sucre
- 6,5g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in simmering water, pan-fried, or in the microwave until warmed through.