Kratzete (a speciality from Baden)
Kratzte is a speciality from Baden. This versatile side dish is usually served with German white asparagus in the Baden region. However, you can enjoy it sweet too!
Yield: 4
Ingredients you need
- 3-5 Eggs
- 250 g All-purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 200g g Milk
- 100 g Sparkling Water
Directions
- Separate the eggs into egg yolks and egg whites in 2 mixing bowls.
- Beat egg whites using an electric mixer or with hands until stiff peaks
- In the mixing bowl with egg yolks, add in all-purpose flour, salt, milk and sparkling water.
- Add and mix gently beaten egg whites into the mixture.
- In a frying pan, heat up 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Add in a thick layer (about 0.5cm) of Kratzete batter. There should enough batter for three layers of Kratzete.
- Flip the Kratzete over to another side, when one side turns slightly crispy and brown. The Kratzete will break apart, when flipped (it should be the way).
- Cut Kratzete into medium size chunks.
- Serve with ham, Spargel and hollandaise sauce.
