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Kaspressknödel — traditional dish from Tyrol, Austria
Main course Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥610kcal
💪23gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Kaspressknödel

How to order / say it
Say it Kaspressknödel — [KAS-press-knoe-dell]
Order I'd like the Tyrolean cheese dumplings, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Kaspressknödel, bitte.
Say locally

Savory fried or boiled dumplings made with cheese.

Why try it?

Kaspressknödel showcases the love for cheese in Tyrolean cuisine, emphasizing local mountain cheese flavors. It's a dish designed to fulfill cravings for rich, hearty food experienced throughout the picturesque Tyrol landscapes.

How it tastes

These dumplings are rich and cheesy, with a crispy outer crust from frying and a soft, gooey center. Often enjoyed in a clear broth or alongside a fresh salad, they blend comfort with a touch of sophistication.

Origin & History — first documented: 1875

Emerging in the Tyrolean Alps during the late 19th century, Kaspressknödel were developed by farmers to use local mountain cheeses in a new way, allowing for a high-calorie, morale-lifting meal essential for hard-working alpine life.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g stale bread
  • 🥛 150 g mountain cheese
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🌿 2 tbsp parsley
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Soak cubed bread in milk and mix with grated cheese.
  2. 2 Add chopped onion, parsley, and eggs; form into dumplings.
  3. 3 Fry dumplings until golden, or boil in broth until cooked.
  4. 4 Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

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