FRESH-HERB DUMPLINGS

Fresh-Herb Dumplings image

Provided by Melissa McClure

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1 teaspoon plus 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Steps:

Whisk first 7 ingredients, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and pepper in large bowl until blended. Whisk in flour (batter will be soft).
Bring large pot of water to boil. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt. Working with half of batter at a time, quickly add dumpling batter to pot by teaspoonfuls, submerging teaspoon with batter into boiling water each time and shaking spoon to dislodge batter. Cook dumplings at gentle boil until just tender (do not overcook), about 8 minutes per batch. Using large skimmer, transfer dumplings to large rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.