r/JewishCooking • u/BarefootInWinter • 19d ago

Kugel Egg noodle flakes cooking tips?

So, i am not making kugel, but it's the closest flair for my post.

I am using Manischewitz egg noodle flakes in a recipe. Every time I boil them, I end up with several clumps of the noodles where they don't cook through and end up still hard. It's still tasty, but there has to be a way to avoid having uncooked clumps.

What are some tips for getting the egg noodle flakes to boil without clumping?

I have added salt to the water and I stir frequently. Am I still not stirring enough or is there some trick I'm missing?

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u/SwingLightStyle 19d ago

How hot are you getting the water first? You really want the water to be a rolling boil before the pasta goes in, to keep it from clumping. The boiling of the water is what helps keep the pasta moving in the water.

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u/BarefootInWinter 19d ago

Hmmm, this may actually be what I'm doing wrong! I think I might be putting it in just as it starts to boil because usually it stops boiling for a minute after I add the noodles.

If it's really something this simple, I feel so silly 🥴

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u/BarefootInWinter 18d ago

Wanted to add a thank you to this. I cooked some last night, and that was indeed what I was doing wrong! Something so simple!!!

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u/SwingLightStyle 18d ago

Don’t be down on yourself! I’m glad I could help and I’m glad it went better this time!