Spaetzle(literally translated from German language as (little sparrow). The dough typically consists of just flour, eggs, and a bit of salt. It can be firm enough to be cut into small thin pieces or batter-like, which can be pressed into a boiling salted water via colander or a special Spaetzle machine.
There are two kinds of spaetzle: button-shaped/knoepfle and elongated noodle. Spaetzle is not only just popular in Germany, but also Austria and Switzerland. Spaetzle is eaten as a side dish and usually served with gravy or other desired sauces. Of course you can try making flavoured spaetzle, herb?paprika?cheese? Just give it a try. And I LOVE to stir the plain spaetzle with some vegetables(like cabbages, onions or sweet peppers) in red chilli oil, just giving it a spicy touch.

200 g Bread flour (or AP flour), 1/4 tsp Salt 2 Eggs, 2-3 tbsp Warm water 1 tsp Salt, 5 cup Water

200克 高筋粉（或中粉）, 1/4小勺 食盐 2个 鸡蛋, 2-3大勺 温水 1小勺 食盐, 5杯 水

1. Stir together eggs, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and flour in a mixing bowl. Gradually add water to make a thick but smooth batter.
   混合鸡蛋，1/4小勺食盐和面粉在一盆里，慢慢加水搅成顺滑的稠面糊。
   
2. In a large pot bring 5 cups of water and one teaspoon of salt to a boil . Set the spaetzle maker over the pot. Scoop the batter in and and crank the handle to have the button-shaped spaetzle fall into the boiling water.
   取个稍大的深锅，倒入5杯水和1小勺食盐烧开。将压面机搁锅上，勺入面糊转动机子的手柄让小面块落入沸水中翻煮。
   
3. Boil gently for a few minutes till they float to the top of the water. Remove them with a slotted ladle and toss with a little butter. So that they won’t stick together. If you prefer stir them with some chilli oil and vegetable shreds. Another way to prepare them is to bake them with grated cheese and onion.
   几分钟后，面浮起，就表示煮熟了。用漏勺将它们捞出和少许黄油拌匀。这样小面块就不会粘在一块。随好可以将它们和辣椒油以及蔬菜丝一块拌炒。或是和乳酪末以及洋葱一块入烤箱烘焙成菜。