Spinach dumplings

Grisons recipe

In Grisons,dishes based on flour or potatoes such as "Chrustschrapli" or "Pizokels" are as numerous as the method of preparing them. Such Southern valleys where there is a strong italian influence.

Ingredients: (Servers 10 persons / Preparation time 1 hour)


250 g flour


    5 eggs


200 ml milk


200 ml water


250 g breadcrumbs


100 g butter


 30 g chives and parsley, chopped


250 g spinach, cooked and chopped


150 g Sbrinz cheese, grated salt, pepper, grated nutmeg


Method:


    Make a batter with flour, eggs, milk, water and seasoning. Brown the breadcrumbs in half the butter. Add the parsley, chives and spinach and mix thoroughly with the prepared batter. Leave to rest for an hour.


    Use a spoon to make the croquettes or " Pizokel" and place them boiling, salted water. Cook until they come to the surface. Remove and place them on a buttered dish, sprinkling with grated Sbrinz cheese.


    Make a "beurre noisette" with the remaining butter and pour this over.


   Note: A "coulis" of tomatoes is a particularly good accompaniment to this dish.


Recommended wine: a Veltliner, a very popular wine in Grisons.