c("Mix flour, eggs, and a little salt with water into a paste. Do not beat!", "Drop bit by bit into boiling salted water (the more the better).", "Two approaches work here, either: (a) lower scant teaspoon of the paste into the boiling water (the spaetzle will separate from the spoon and start to cook) one by one,  (b)use a coarse grater to force drops of the paste into the water.", "Cook for 1-2 minutes then strain (and rinse, optional).")