Käsespätzle

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Sestavine

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1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper for the spätzle batter.

   Približno 2 min

2. 2

   Add the eggs and water to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a thick, smooth batter forms. The batter should be sticky and elastic, resembling a thick pancake batter.

   Približno 5 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Beat the batter vigorously for a few minutes to develop gluten, which gives spätzle its characteristic chewiness.

3. 3

   Cover the spätzle batter and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, to allow the flour to fully hydrate.

   Približno 15 min

4. 4

   While the batter rests, prepare the caramelized onions. Melt the butter in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat.

   Približno 2 min

5. 5

   Add the sliced yellow onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft, deeply golden brown, and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.

   Približno 25 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Cook the onions slowly over low heat to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization.

6. 6

   Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.

   Približno 5 min

7. 7

   Using a spätzle maker, colander, or a cutting board and knife, press or scrape portions of the spätzle batter directly into the boiling water.

   Približno 5 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.

8. 8

   Cook the spätzle for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Once they float, let them cook for another 30 seconds to ensure they are done.

   Približno 3 min

9. 9

   Remove the cooked spätzle with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer them to a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining batter.

   Približno 5 min

10. 10

    Add the caramelized onions to the bowl with the cooked spätzle.

    Približno 1 min

11. 11

    Sprinkle the grated gruyère cheese and emmentaler cheese over the spätzle and onions. Toss gently until the cheese is melted and coats the spätzle.

    Približno 2 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: If the cheese isn't melting quickly enough, you can place the bowl over the hot water bath from boiling the spätzle, or return the mixture to the still-warm skillet for a minute.

12. 12

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives if desired.

    Približno 1 min