Nokedli (Hungarian Egg Dumplings)
Soft, chewy little dumplings dropped into boiling water, the classic partner for paprikash and pörkölt.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Beat the eggs, water and salt together. Add the flour and beat hard with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes until the batter is thick, sticky and full of bubbles.
3 min - 2
Leave to rest for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Bring a large pan of salted water to a gentle boil.
- 4
Put some batter on a wet chopping board. Using a wet knife, scrape small strips off the edge into the water. Work in batches.
- 5
The dumplings float after about 2 minutes. Cook for 2 more minutes, then lift out with a slotted spoon.
4 min - 6
Toss with the butter and parsley and serve with any stew or sauce.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.