German Senfeier
German Senfeier
Ingredients
- 9 small to medium potatoes peeled
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 2 tbsp mustard
- bouillon
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt
- 6 eggs
- greens for serving
Instructions
- Boil the whole potatoes in salted water until tender. Remove from water but keep warm.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour. Whisk in the water and milk until you have a smooth sauce.
- Stir the mustard, some bouillon powder, vinegar, and sugar into the sauce. Add salt to taste. Heat through and keep warm on low heat.
- Boil the eggs to your desired doneness. Peel the eggs carefully and cut in half.
- To serve: Ladle some mustard sauce into a shallow bowl or deep plate. Add to the sauce 3 potatoes and 4 egg halves. Sprinkle generously with fresh parsley, dill or chives.
Notes
Senfeier (Eggs in Mustard Sauce) is an easy and economical lunch from old East German times. Google often mis-translates Senfeier as "Mustard Party," which, although incorrect, is much more fun!
