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Bread Knödel in Pepper Cream

Bread Knödel in Pepper Cream

Course Dinner
Cuisine German
Keyword bread knoedel, german food, Pepper Cream, Red pepper recipes, semmelknödel, Vegetarian dishes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Bread Knödel:

  • 8 oz stale bread or rolls
  • Scant cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Caraway seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon anise
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Pepper Cream:

  • 4-5 sweet red peppers
  • 2 sweet onions
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup crème fraîche
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Sugar
  • Cayenne pepper

Instructions

Make the bread knödel:

  1. Chop the bread into small pieces and place in a bowl.
  2. Add the milk,
  3. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  4. Peel and dice the onion
  5. Heat the butter in a skillet and sauté the onion until transparent. Let cool.
  6. Whisk the flour with the spices and salt
  7. Beat the eggs.
  8. Combine the onion, eggs, parsley, and flour with the bread mixture.
  9. Wet your hands and form the knödel mixture into 12 pieces.
  10. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  11. Add the knödel. Boil for 15 minutes.
  12. Transfer to a plate, cover with aluminum foil, and stow in a warm place.

Make the Pepper Cream:

  1. Cut the peppers into strips.
  2. Peel and slice the onions into rings.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onions until transparent.
  4. Add the peppers and sauté until they start to soften.
  5. Add the paprika, oregano, thyme, and water.
  6. Cover and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes until softened.
  7. Stir in the crème fraiche.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper to taste.to taste.
  9. Cook, stirring for another 2-3 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a serving dish, arrange the bread knödel on top, and serve.