Capuns

Discover the authentic flavors of Switzerland's Graubünden region with this traditional Capuns recipe. These savory dumplings, wrapped in vibrant chard leaves, are filled with a delectable mix of flour, eggs, dried sausage, and fresh herbs. Poached in a creamy broth and gratinated with cheese, Capuns offer a hearty, rich experience that brings the essence of Swiss alpine cuisine directly to your table.

Ingredients

🥬 Large bunch Swiss Chard Mangold
🌾 250g approx. 2 cups White Flour
🥛 150g approx. 2/3 cup Milk Echt Churer Milch or a milk-water mixture
🥚 2 Eggs
🧈 Unsalted Butter
🌭 Landjäger Sausage, diced into small cubes
🌿 Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
🧂 Salt
🧂 Black Pepper from a grinder Peugeot
🧀 Mountain Cheese, grated
🥣 Bouillon
🥛 Cream

Instructions

1- Prep Ingredients:

• Peel Landjäger sausages and dice them into small cubes.
• Finely chop fresh parsley.

2- Sauté Sausage:

• Heat a non-stick frying pan. No oil is needed.
• Fry the diced Landjäger until browned and crispy. Set aside.

3- Prepare Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix 250g white flour, 2 eggs, 150g milk-water mixture, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper.
• Stir until a smooth batter forms and incorporate the sautéed Landjäger and parsley.

4- Prepare Swiss Chard:

• Wash the chard leaves and remove thick stems.
• Blanch leaves in boiling salted water until tender.

5- Ice Shock Chard:

• Transfer blanched chard to an ice water bath to cool.
• Pat dry with a clean tea towel.

6- Roll Capuns:

• Place a spoonful of dough on a chard leaf.
• Fold and roll to form a parcel. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

7- Fry Capuns:

• Melt butter in a frying pan.
• Fry the Capuns until lightly browned on all sides.

8- Poach:

• Arrange Capuns in an oven-safe gratin dish.
• Pour bouillon and cream over. Poach in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.

9- Gratinate:

• Remove dish from oven. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
• Place under a salamander or grill until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Prep Time: Not specified
Cook Time: Not specified
Total Time: Not specified
Servings: 4-6 servings
Equipment:
🍳 Non-stick frying pan
🥣 Mixing bowls glass and stainless steel
🍴 Wooden spoon
🔪 Kitchen knife
🥄 Cutting board
🥘 Large pot
➕ Slotted spoon
❄️ Ice water bath container
🧺 Tea towels
🍲 Gratin dish ceramic
♨️ Oven Rational SelfCookingCenter
🔥 Salamander Bartscher gratinator
🌀 Pepper mill Peugeot

Cooking Tips

• Blanching and shocking the chard preserves its color and texture.
• No added fat is needed for cooking Landjäger; its own fat suffices.
• Customize the dough's fluid using varied milk-water ratios to adjust creaminess.

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Capuns