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Herb Nocken with Brown Butter

Name: Herb Nocken with Brown Butter
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Tyrolean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, and tarragon); Salt to taste; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

A simple yet flavorful recipe for herb dumplings served with a rich brown butter sauce, typical of South Tyrolean cuisine.

30 minutes4 servings

Herb Nocken with Brown Butter — Photo: Benreis · CC BY-SA 3.0

Method

In a bowl, combine flour, egg, milk, herbs, and salt to make a dough.
Knead the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Roll out the dough and cut into small pieces.
Cook the dumplings in boiling water until they float.
In a pan, melt butter and add Parmesan, cooking until golden.
Serve the dumplings with the brown butter sauce.

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