Capuns (Swiss Chard-Wrapped Spätzle Dumplings)

Quick answer

Total time: 45 min
Level: Hard
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients: 9

About this dish

A traditional Swiss dumpling from Grisons, consisting of spätzle dough and smoked bacon wrapped in Swiss chard leaves and simmered in a creamy milk broth.

Ingredients (2 servings)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit
Swiss chard leaves	16	ea
Flour	150	g
Eggs	2	ea
Milk	100	ml
Smoked bacon	80	g
Parsley	10	g
Beef broth	250	ml
Heavy cream	50	ml
Gruyere cheese	30	g

Instructions

Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.

6 steps

1

Prep

Wash the Swiss chard leaves and carefully cut away the thick, tough parts of the stems, leaving only the tender leaf parts.
2

Prep

Finely chop the smoked bacon and parsley.
3

Step

Whisk the flour, eggs, and 50ml milk in a bowl, then stir in the bacon and parsley to form a sticky spätzle dough.
4

Step

Spread a Swiss chard leaf flat, place a spoonful of dough on it, and roll it up tightly, folding in the sides.
5

Control

Pour the beef broth, remaining 50ml milk, and heavy cream into a pot, bring to a simmer, add the rolls, and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
6

Finish

Transfer the cooked capuns to a plate, top with grated Gruyere cheese, and serve.

Practical Cooking Checks

The cues that matter most while cooking.

Key technique: Rich milk broth flavor
Finish cue: Wash the Swiss chard leaves and carefully cut away the thick, tough parts of the stems, leaving only the tender leaf parts.