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Nokedli (Hungarian Dumplings)

Nokedli are small Hungarian drop-dumplings that are typically used like noodles in stews and saucy dishes. A versatile base for many dishes, nokedli can be sautéed simply in butter with herbs and eaten on their own. A favorite with paprikash or goulash, these dumplings are a central part of Hungarian cuisine.

Recipe Servings: 4

Prep Time
20 minutes
+ 10 minutes resting
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

  • 10¾ cups water, divided
  • 1 Tbsp + ½ tsp salt, divided
  • eggs
  • 2–2½ cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Bring 10 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Whisk together eggs, remaining salt, and ¾ cup water in a medium bowl.
  3. Gradually beat in flour to form a soft, sticky dough.
  4. Mix in parsley. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Beat mixture again.
  6. Put half the dough in a colander or pasta drainer held over pot of boiling water. Push dough through holes so that they fall into the water.
  7. When the mini dumplings float up, remove them. Run them through cold water to stop the cooking process. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  8. Serve nokedli with a rich soup, or quickly toss in browned butter and serve as a side.

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