Spaetzle

[Greta]

This is a coarse noodle from Alsace and Germany made of flour, eggs, oil, and water. The soft dough is dropped into boiling water (with a spaetzle press) and poached until cooked through. The noodle is then fried in butter or oil and served as a side dish to meat dishes. Spaetzle may also be flavored with cheese, mushrooms, and herbs.

[Rihanna]

Small dumplings of a type made in southern Germany and Alsace, consisting of seasoned dough poached in boiling water.