Luxembourgish cuisine

Kniddelen (flour dumplings)

Large dumplings of flour, egg and milk, served with bacon and butter.

Well-cooked hot dish

Kniddelen (flour dumplings) — Luxembourgish cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

Spoonfuls of batter are dropped into boiling salted water and cooked until they float and are cooked inside.

Eggs should be fully cooked, with firm whites and yolks.
Use only pasteurised milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese.
Avoid dry-cured or cold-smoked sausage and ham with low immunity, or heat them in the dish until steaming.

The dumplings must be cooked inside — cut one to check. Fry the bacon fully. A plain version can be gentle with nausea.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Keep raw dumplings frozen and cook them from frozen. Refrigerate cooked leftovers and eat them within a day.

Return to boiling water or steam until hot right through.

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Nausea. Mild and not too greasy; can be eaten in small portions, warm or at room temperature.
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.
Diabetes. Rich in carbohydrates (rice, potato, dough). With diabetes, discuss portion size and blood sugar with your team.
Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
Heart disease, High blood pressure, Kidney disease. Contains processed meat (sausage, bacon, ham). With heart disease, high blood pressure or kidney disease, discuss it with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.