Maultaschen (Swabian Pockets)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17
Maultaschen (Swabian Pockets) - A Traditional German Delight
in German

Prep

45 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 3/4 cups flour
4 eggs
to taste salt
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices bacon , cut into cubes
3 onions , med -- diced
1/4 lb sausage , Italian sweet
1 hard roll , without crust
1/2 lb spinach , cooked
1/2 lb meat , Ground
1 cup Farmer 's sausage , diced
3 eggs
3 tablespoons parsley , fresh -- chopped
salt
pepper , black --
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk , canned

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
475
Sugar
2g
Fat
24g
Maultaschen, often referred to as Swabian pockets, is a traditional German dish originating from the southern state of Baden-Württemberg. This dish is usually served with a side of potato salad and some mustard sauce. It's a filling meal that can be enjoyed as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Maultaschen is originally a Christian dish invented by monks who wanted to eat meat during lent without compromising their religious beliefs. The meat was hidden inside pasta pockets that resembled ravioli, and the dish was born. Try this delicious recipe with your family and friends, and impress them with your culinary skills!

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour and 4 eggs. Add salt to taste and knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes. Keep it covered for 30 minutes.
2.In the meantime, heat a tablespoon of butter in a pan and add the bacon and diced onions to it. Sauté until onions turn translucent. Add the ground meat and sausages to the mixture and cook until browned.
3.Soak the hard roll in water and mix with cooked spinach, 1/4 cup of flour, and 3 eggs. Add salt, pepper, fresh parsley to taste, and mix everything well.
4.Take the dough and roll it into a thin layer. Cut it into 4-inch squares. Put a tablespoon of the filling on the squares and fold them over to form pockets. Pierce the pockets with a fork to prevent them from bursting while cooking.
5.Heat water in a large pot and add the pockets to it. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until they rise to the surface. Strain the pockets and serve hot with some mustard sauce and potato salad.

PROS

Maultaschen is a great comfort food you can enjoy when it’s cold and rainy outside.
Full of protein and essential nutrients, it can fill you up and keep you satiated for longer periods of time.
It is also a great way to use leftover meat and spinach to make a delicious meal.

CONS

Maultaschen is high in calories and not suitable for people who are on a low-fat diet.
It can also be challenging to make from scratch and takes a considerable amount of time in preparation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Maultaschen is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It contains spinach, which is rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients like vitamin K and iron. Eating spinach can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and support healthy brain function. The meat used in the recipe is also a great source of protein and iron that can help build healthy muscles and support immune function.

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