Hungarian Pinched Noodles - Csipetke - are an easy to make egg noodle in the shape of a dumpling. Simply pinch small pieces off of ball of noodle dough, drop into boiling water, and cook until al dente. Add Hungarian Pinched Noodles to soups and stews and voilà! - instant comfort food.
Hungarian Pinched Noodles can be boiled separately in water or added directly to a soup or stew.
Hungarian Pinched Noodles are particularly delicious in Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás).
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Hungarian Pinched Noodles (Csipetke)
Hungarian Pinched Noodles - Csipetke - are an easy to make egg noodle in the shape of a dumpling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- salt for boiling
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, eggs, and salt.
- Knead by machine for 10 minutes until a smooth dough is formed. It should not be sticky or too dry.
- Add a small amount of flour or water as necessary to form a smooth dough.
- Remove dough from machine and knead several times on the counter.
- Cover the dough in plastic and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Pinch off small pieces of dough and put on a floured surface.
- Bring pot of salted water to boiling. Drop noodles into boiling water as you stir to prevent sticking.
- Boil until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Add to soups or stews.
- If not using right away, toss with butter.
Notes
- Noodles can be boiled directly in soups or stews instead of water.
- The dough can be made in a food processor or all by hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 135IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Nadine Johansen says
Can you freeze them in the soup? I find ordinary noodles when frozen in soup become mushy and soak up all the broth. Will this happen with csipetke?
Kelly says
Hi Nadine, I haven't frozen them in the soup before, but I would imagine they would behave similar to other egg noodles.
Gaye says
Thank you so much for these recipes. I’m not good at making the exact amount of csipetke. So can you tell me can I dry and then store in jars for months to come. Or just a month or so. I’m thinking I would flour well before drying & putting in jars. But again can I keep them in jars for 6 months or so? Thank you so much
Kelly says
Hi Gaye, I haven't tried drying them, but they could be frozen for a few months. Place them on a tray in a single layer and freeze until firm, then store in a plastic freezer bag. Thanks so much!
Diane says
Can they be frozen
Kelly says
Hi Diane, yes they freeze very well. I lay them out in a single layer until they come solid, then stick them in a freezer bag.
Pamela Wallace says
Hi! Can you store them in the fridge for a few days or would it be better to freeze them?
Kelly says
Hi Pamela!
They should be ok in the fridge. They may dry slightly but that shouldn't cause a problem.