Buckwheat Crepe Noodles with Chive Butter

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   Blend milk, eggs, flours, salt, and pepper in a blender, scraping down sides occasionally, until smooth, then add parsley and 3 tablespoons butter and blend just until incorporated.

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   Lightly brush a 10-inch nonstick skillet with some remaining butter and heat over moderate heat until hot.

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   Fill a 1/4-cup measure three-fourths full of batter, then pour into skillet, tilting and rotating skillet to coat bottom.

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   (If batter sets before skillet is coated, reduce heat slightly for next crepe.)

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   Cook just until underside is set and lightly browned, 10 to 15 seconds, then loosen crepe with a heatproof plastic spatula and flip over with your fingers.

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   Cook crepe until other side is just cooked through, about 15 seconds more.

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   Transfer crepe to a large sheet of wax paper.

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   Make more crepes in same manner, lightly brushing skillet with more butter as needed between batches and stacking crepes in 2 piles.

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   Transfer crepe stacks to a cutting board and cut each stack into 1/2-inch-wide strips, then separate into noodles.

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    Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350F.

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    Generously butter a baking pan.

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    Mash together butter and chives with a fork in a small bowl, then add salt and pepper to taste.

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    Spread noodles in baking pan and reheat in oven until hot, about 15 minutes.

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    Melt chive butter (along with any remaining melted butter from crepes) in a small saucepan, then drizzle over noodles.

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    Gently transfer noodles to a warmed serving bowl (noodles are delicate).

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    *Available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.