🇭🇺 Hungarian Cuisine

Nokedli

Hungarian Egg Dumplings

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 200 kcal

Tiny, irregular egg dumplings with a soft, chewy texture — the essential side dish that catches every drop of Hungary's famous paprika sauces.

Ingredients

1 Whisk flour, eggs, water, and salt into a thick, sticky batter. Let rest 10 min.
2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
3 Push batter through a nokedli maker or the holes of a colander directly into the boiling water, creating small irregular dumplings.
4 Cook for 2-3 min — nokedli are done when they float to the surface.
5 Drain and toss with butter. Serve immediately alongside paprikash, goulash, or stews.

Did You Know?

The irregular shape of nokedli is intentional — the bumps and ridges are perfect for trapping rich paprika sauces.