Ingredients

  • 300 g plain flour
  • 4 None medium eggs
  • 6 tbsp mineral water
  • Pinch None grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 100 g Gruyere
  • 100 g walnut halves, chopped
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 None onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped chives

Method

  • Mix the flour, eggs, mineral water, nutmeg and 1 tsp salt together until it forms a thick batter. Cover and set aside for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add a splash of oil. Press the spaetzle through a spaetzle press directly into the boiling water. Boil for 2-3 mins, until the spaetzle rise to the surface then remove using a slotted spoon. Keep warm. Mix the spaetzle, cheese and nuts together then transfer to a baking dish. Bake for 10-12 mins.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and saute for 4-5 mins until golden. Remove the spaetzle from the oven and sprinkle with chives and sauteed onions. Serve.