Potato noodles with sauerkraut

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Noodles

This cozy, comforting dish comes from the Swabians – an ethnic German group with deep roots in Hungary. Many Swabians (or “svábok” in Hungarian) settled in Hungary in the 18th century, bringing their culinary traditions with them. One of these is Schupfnudeln mit Sauerkraut, known locally as potato noodles (nudli) with sauerkraut.

These soft potato noodles are served with slow-cooked sauerkraut flavored with bacon, onion and spices. It’s a simple but hearty meal that reflects the rustic, no-waste kitchen style of old village life. Whether you grew up with it or are trying it for the first time, this dish brings a bit of Hungarian-German heritage to your table.

Potato noodles with sauerkraut
Potato noodles with sauerkraut – photo: zserbo.com

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