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Schlutzkrapfen — traditional dish from South Tyrol, Austria
Main course Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥470kcal
💪22gProtein
🌾52gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Schlutzkrapfen

How to order / say it
Say it Schlutzkrapfen — [SHLOOTS-krahp-fen]
Order I'd like the Schlutzkrapfen, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Schlutzkrapfen, bitte.
Say locally

Tyrolean spinach and ricotta stuffed dumplings served with melted butter.

Why try it?

Schlutzkrapfen highlights the Tyrolean love for hearty pasta dishes, with a focus on local ingredients like spinach. These dumplings showcase the alpine regions' adaptation of Italian culinary influences.

How it tastes

Delicately thin pasta encases a creamy, fresh filling, drizzled with browned butter and sprinkled with nutty Parmesan, creating a rich and savory experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1650

Dating back to the 17th century, Schlutzkrapfen originated as a farmers' dish in the South Tyrolean region. They have evolved to become a beloved part of Tyrolean culinary heritage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 50 ml water
  • 🥕 200 g spinach
  • 🥛 150 g ricotta cheese
  • 🥛 50 g Parmesan cheese
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, egg, and water to make a pasta dough, let rest.
  2. 2 Cook and chop spinach, mix with ricotta, nutmeg, and seasoning.
  3. 3 Roll dough thin, cut into circles, place filling, fold, and seal.
  4. 4 Boil until they float, then serve topped with melted butter and Parmesan.
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