spaetzle
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7.3
- noun
- /ˈʃpɛtslə/
- Tonight we have charred venison with buckwheat spaetzle and green peppercorn.
- spaetzle and schnitzel
- goulash with spaetzle
- spaetzle maker
Examples
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A bowl of warm spaetzle topped with herbs makes a comforting meal.
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I'm leaning towards the spaetzle.
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Maybe when Baijiu becomes the pairing of choice for spaetzle in Germany.
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On uses for the potato ricer: my sister used to use hers for making spaetzle, the South German dumplings.
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With such music and with the aromas of schnitzel and spaetzle wafting through the streets, Bavarian Leavenworth quickly became a full sensory experience.
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We had rouladen, altbier chicken, a whole mess of wursts, German potato salad, gurkensalat, potato pancakes, and spaetzle.
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Curried tofu-carrot brown rice "sausage" exists alongside spaetzle and stroganoff; vegan spring rolls leave the kitchen on the same tray as wiener schnitzel.
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The meat, chopped pickle, and sauce were then mixed with oversized spaetzle, plated without garnish, and sent to the table looking and tasting like monochromatic cafeteria food.
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The restaurant is famous for its homemade spaetzle served with rich gravy.
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I learned to make spaetzle during my trip to Germany, and it was delicious.
Synonyms
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1.8
A small piece of dough, plain or filled, cooked and eaten, often in soup
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9.5
Small pieces of pasta made with egg used in soups and stews
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word spaetzle comes from the German word Spatz meaning 'sparrow' and the small ending -le meaning 'little'. So it originally meant 'little sparrows', which is a helpful image for the small, soft dumplings or noodles.