Cheese spaetzle with melted onions

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 7 eggs
• 1 tbsp water
• 350 g flour
• 1 pinch(s) of salt and nutmeg
• 200 g cheese (Emmental), freshly grated
• Pepper, freshly ground
• 1 bunch of chives
• 400 g onion(s)
• 100 g butter

Instructions

Working time approx. 45 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Practice makes perfect

For the spaetzle dough, whisk eggs, flour, and water into a smooth batter until bubbly. Season with salt and nutmeg, and let rest for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, peel the onions, slice them into rings, and lightly fry them in butter. Place the spaetzle dough in portions on a well-watered wooden board and scrape it into boiling water using a spatula. The spaetzle are ready after boiling once and are removed with a slotted spoon. Repeat this process until all the batter is used up. Now layer the spaetzle alternately with the grated Emmental cheese in a baking dish, season well with pepper, and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C. Serve on warmed plates, scatter the melted onions over the top, and sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve with lamb’s lettuce and a mustard/vinegar dressing.