Hafalääb

"Hafalääb", an almost forgotten traditional Balzner dish, combines influences from dumplings, pizokeln and gnocchi to create a versatile delicacy.

"Hafalääb" is particularly varied in its preparation. It can be enjoyed both sweet and savory - with fruit compote, meat or ratatouille as a side dish. Although few people still know it, the dish is a highlight of regional cuisine.


Ingredients (serves 4):

125 g Corn grits
75 g Flour
½ tsp. Salt
250 ml Milk
60 ml Water
25 g Butter
2 Eggs


Preparation:

Mix the corn semolina with the flour and salt in a bowl.

Bring the milk, water and butter to the boil in a pan and pour in the semolina mixture while stirring. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture separates from the bottom of the pan.

Place the batter in a bowl to cool. Then stir in the eggs.

Shape the dough into hand-sized patties with a spoon or wet hands.

Let the "Hafalääb" steep in salted water or in a barley soup for about 30 minutes. Do not boil.

Leave the "Hafalääb" as whole loaves or cut them up. Fry briefly in butter and serve as a side dish.

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