Tarhonya (Hungarian Grated Egg Noodles or Egg Barley)

Tarhonya (Hungarian Grated Egg Noodles or Egg Barley) next to a grater

The Spruce / Julia Estrada

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings

This recipe for grated egg noodles or egg barley is known as tarhonya (TAH-rawn-yaw) in Hungarian. It's an easy recipe because no rolling or cutting is involved. It's a perfect first-noodle project for the kids. Let the grated noodles dry for an hour or two before cooking, or let them dry for two days and package in plastic bags or glass containers for longer storage. Use in soup or side dishes like Hungarian browned egg barley recipe. See all about Hungarian noodles and how Hungarian noodles are made.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Tarhonya (Hungarian Grated Egg Noodles or Egg Barley) ingredients in bowls

    The Spruce / Julia Estrada

  2. In a large bowl, stand mixer or food processor, combine flour and salt. Add the eggs and mix until a shaggy dough forms. The dough should be moist enough to be able to clump into a rough ball when clasped in the hand. If not, add a partial egg or whole egg.

    Tarhonya (Hungarian Grated Egg Noodles or Egg Barley) dough in a large glass bowl

    The Spruce / Julia Estrada

  3. Make fist-size balls and let rest, covered, for 15 minutes.

    Tarhonya (Hungarian Grated Egg Noodles or Egg Barley) balls covered with a towel

    The Spruce / Julia Estrada

  4. Grate through the large holes of a grater, spreading out the crumbles on a clean surface or tablecloth. Let them dry a few hours before using or dry for two days before packaging for storage in an air tight container for up to four weeks.

    Tarhonya (Hungarian Grated Egg Noodles or Egg Barley) grated and laying next to a grater

    The Spruce / Julia Estrada

How to Cook Tarhonya

Tarhonya can be boiled directly in soup broth or in water and then added to soup (freshly made tarhonya will take less time to cook than dried), or they can be browned and made into a side dish known as piritott tarhonya.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
251 Calories
2g Fat
48g Carbs
9g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 90mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)