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A Queen In The Kitchen: How To Make Gnocchi (Italian Potato Dumplings) - S2, E8

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Gnocchi

Cultural Context

Gnocchi, originating from Italy, are soft dumplings traditionally made from potatoes and flour. They are a staple in Italian cuisine, often served with various sauces, showcasing the versatility of simple ingredients. In modern cooking, gnocchi have gained global popularity, with variations incorporating different ingredients like spinach or ricotta, appealing to diverse palates.

ItalianCZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound potato
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons beaten egg
pinch of salt

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a binding agent and vegan.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and flavorful.

1

Boil 1 pound of potato in a slightly salted pot of water.

2

Mash the boiled potatoes using a potato ricer or similar tool until smooth.

3

Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the mashed potatoes.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of beaten egg (about half an egg) to the mixture.

5

Adjust with a pinch of salt if necessary, depending on the saltiness of the boiling water.

6

Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes elastic and yellowish.

7

If the dough is too slimy, add a little more flour.

8

Sprinkle flour on the surface and roll the dough into a log.

9

Divide the dough into golf-sized balls.

10

Roll each ball into a log and cut into gnocchi pieces.

11

Repeat the rolling and cutting process until all dough is shaped into gnocchi.

12

Boil the gnocchi in salted water until they float to the top, indicating they are ready.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpotato ricer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Potato DumplingsItalian Gnocchi

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