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Noodles with Poppy Seeds – Czech Nudle s mákem

In the mood for something sweet? Let’s make Czech-style noodles with poppy seeds. They are quick to prepare with just a few ingredients and are guaranteed to be a hit!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Czech
Keyword Pasta recipes, Poppy seeds
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 556kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces dry wide noodles
  • 4 Tablespoons ground poppy seeds
  • 6 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Cook 4 ounces dry wide noodles according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Meanwhile, mix 6 Tablespoons powdered sugar and 4 Tablespoons ground poppy seeds in a bowl. Melt the butter over low heat.
  • Strain the noodles thoroughly, ensuring most of the liquid is removed from their surface.
  • Arrange the noodles in a bowl, sprinkle each portion with 5 tablespoons of the poppy seed and sugar mixture, and pour 1 ½ tablespoons of melted butter over them.
  • Serve warm as a sweet main dish.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes 2 servings.
  • Czech-style noodles with poppy seeds are a real sweet delight. In our family, we always add a generous amount of poppy seeds and sugar to the noodles, much more than is often suggested in recipes.
  • Cook the noodles until tender but firm; try not to overcook them. After cooking, strain the noodles without rinsing, as Nudle s mákem are best enjoyed warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 3mg