Semolina dumpling
Semolina dumpling
Semolina dumpling soup is a classic of Viennese cuisine
Country:
Austria
Time of day:
Lunch
Preparation:
20 min
Portions:
4
Introduction
About the semolina dumplings
Semolina dumplings are a classic of Viennese cuisine and are known throughout southern Germany as a delicious addition to soups. They are simple dumplings made from semolina, egg, milk and butter, which are boiled in hot water until soft and then served in the soup.
In 1902, J. M. Heitz, head of Vienna’s first private cooking school, invented the »Sezessionsnockerl«. He dyed a third of the dumpling dough green with spinach, another third red with paradeis pulp and the last third yellow. He thus created a colorful soup plate that alluded to the founding of the Vienna Secession, an association of visual artists who rejected the prevailing conservatism of their time and opened up a new perspective on the art world through their work.
Introduction
About the semolina dumplings
Semolina dumplings are a classic of Viennese cuisine and are known throughout southern Germany as a delicious addition to soups. They are simple dumplings made from semolina, egg, milk and butter, which are boiled in hot water until soft and then served in the soup.
In 1902, J. M. Heitz, head of Vienna’s first private cooking school, invented the »Sezessionsnockerl«. He dyed a third of the dumpling dough green with spinach, another third red with paradeis pulp and the last third yellow. He thus created a colorful soup plate that alluded to the founding of the Vienna Secession, an association of visual artists who rejected the prevailing conservatism of their time and opened up a new perspective on the art world through their work.
Ingredients
- 60 g butter
- 2 eggs
- 120 g semolina
- 2 tbsp milk
- Salt
- Nutmeg
Step by step instructions
Step 1
The egg and butter must be at room temperature. Therefore, take them out of the fridge some time before preparation.
Step 2
Mix the butter in a bowl until creamy, add the egg and season with salt and nutmeg. Then stir the semolina into the mixture and add two tablespoons of milk.
Step 3
Leave the mixture to rest in the fridge for about half an hour.
Step 4
Then form dumplings with two tablespoons and cook in boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes.
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