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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 kilogram désirée potatoes
250 grams plain flour
2 eggs
salt
butter
olive oil
pesto

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

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees centigrade.

2

Place 1 kilogram of désirée potatoes on a bed of rock salt in the oven for 1 hour to draw out moisture.

3

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool enough to handle.

4

Peel the skins off the potatoes.

5

Pour 250 grams of plain flour onto a clean, dry work surface.

6

Use a ricer to rice the potatoes onto the flour.

7

Crack 2 eggs into the flour and riced potatoes, and add a bit of fine salt.

8

Mix everything together to form a soft dough without overworking it.

9

Roll the dough into a log about 1 inch thick and cut it into 1-inch pieces.

10

Roll each piece into a sausage shape and cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch long.

11

Press each piece with a fork to create an indent on one side.

12

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and drop in the gnocchi.

13

Once the gnocchi rise to the top, wait 10 seconds and then remove them with a slotted spoon.

14

Heat a pan with a bit of butter and olive oil to prevent sticking.

15

Add the gnocchi to the pan and sauté until they get some color, being careful not to crowd the pan.

16

Finish the gnocchi with a spoonful of homemade pesto.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

ovenpotslotted spoonwork surfacericerpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Potato DumplingsItalian Gnocchi

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