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Käseknöpfle (Liechtenstein's National Dish)

Name: Käseknöpfle (Liechtenstein's National Dish)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Liechtenstein
Ingredients: 200g All-purpose flour; 3 Egg; 2 tbsp Milk; 150g Shredded melting cheese; 1 Onion; 1 tsp Salt

Main Dish

⏱ 40 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Small egg noodles tossed with melting alpine cheese — the national dish of Liechtenstein.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Similar to spaetzle, these small egg noodles are generously tossed with alpine cheeses like Gruyère and Emmental, and considered the national dish of tiny Liechtenstein. Nearly every family swears by their own particular version.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Traditionally finished with crispy fried onion on top, served alongside apple compote.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

All-purpose flour 200g
Egg 3
Milk 2 tbsp
Shredded melting cheese 150g
Onion 1
Salt 1 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Mix flour, eggs, milk, and salt into a smooth batter.
Drop small spoonfuls of the batter into boiling water (a spaetzle maker works well if you have one).
Once they float to the surface, remove and drain.
Thinly slice the onion and fry in butter until golden brown.
In a baking dish, layer the noodles and cheese alternately, and bake at 400°F (200°C) until the cheese melts.
Top with the fried onion.

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