Pumpkin Seed Spaetzleaustria Food

PUMPKIN SEEDS THE EASY WAY

Steps:

• Wipe fibers from seeds, but do not wash.
• Combine oil and melted butter and pour over seeds; toss to coat.
• Spread out on large baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
• Cool and store in covered container.

PUMPKIN SEED SPAETZLE(AUSTRIA)

Steps:

• Finely grind pumpkin seeds with 1/2 cup flour in processor. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt; process just to blend. Whisk 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, eggs, egg yolk, and 1 tablespoon pumpkin or sunflower seed oil(this might be good with walnut oil too) in large bowl. Stir in flour mixture.
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Working in batches, spoon batter into potato ricer or spaetzle maker. Slowly press batter into boiling water, shaking ricer occasionally to release spaetzle(you can also use a rubber spatula, press spaetzle batter into pot through 1/4-inch holes of coarse grater, colander, or wide ladle). . Stir to prevent sticking, then simmer until cooked through and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using skimmer or large slotted spoon, transfer spaetzle to colander; rinse with cold water. Transfer to large bowl.
• DO AHEAD:.
• Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add spaetzle; sprinkle lightly with nutmeg and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer spaetzle to large bowl. Serve with some sunflower seed oil or olive oil, or drizzle over some more butter.