CHICKEN PAPRIKASH (HUNGARIAN) SERVED SPAETZLE ( EGG NOODLES)

Reshma Ann, this is for you! 

 The Hungarian paprika has a distinct flavour that when added to the stews and goulashes, it just brings the out the taste. Not forgetting the deep colour. I have served it with spaetzles, eastern European side dish. It is very easy to make and can be served with anything. 

Serves 3-4

Time: 35 minutes

Chicken paprikash

500 grms chicken breasts cut into bite size chunks

1 tbs cooking oil

1 cup chopped white onion

3-4 tsp Hungarian paprika

1 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup white wine

2 tbs plain flour

100 ml sour cream

Spaetzel

1 egg

Pinch of salt

150 ml water

200 grms plain flour

1 tbs butter

Water for boiling with salt and oil ( same as for pasta )

Method

First, sprinkle little paprika, plain flour, salt and pepper on the chicken cubes and let it sit fro 5 minutes. Then heat the oil and cook the chicken, not cooking it completely. Remove from the pan and keep aside.

In the same pan, cook the onions and paprika until translucent. Then add the chicken back and stir so that the chicken is coated with onion mix.

Add the wine, when it starts to sizzle add the stock and adjust the seasoning. Simmer till it thickens slightly and the chicken is cooked through.

Now add the sour cream and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat so that the cream is incorporated. Garnish with chopped parsley.

For the spaetzle, beat the water, salt and egg first till it becomes frothy. Then add the plain flour and mix well. The batter should look like a pancake batter but slightly sticky. 

Bring a pot of water, salt and oil to a rolling boil. Take a colander with big holes and drop the batter on it and scrap with the spoon so that there are small drops of batter falls in the water. 

As soon as the batter will drop, within few seconds they will raise up. Keep on sieving and keep it aside in a bowl till the whole batter is finished.

Once the spaetzles are ready, heat one tbs of butter and cook it stirring frequently for 5-8 minutes and then dish out.

Spaetzles can be eaten on its own or with any stew or vegetables.