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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 potatoes
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
a small handful of sea salt
all-purpose flour
butter
fresh sage
freshly grated parmigiano reggiano

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

Wash your hands before starting.

2

In a dutch oven pot, add 1 kilogram of potatoes and bring it to a boil.

3

Add a small handful of sea salt to the boiling water.

4

Check if the potatoes are cooked by cutting them in half.

5

Use a fork and knife to peel the potatoes to avoid burning yourself.

6

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher.

7

Shape the mashed potatoes into a fountain and pour in 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk.

8

Add a pinch of salt and start mixing the eggs with the potatoes.

9

Gradually mix in all-purpose flour while mashing the potatoes.

10

While a pot of water is set to boil, start shaping and cutting the gnocchi.

11

Prepare the butter and sage by melting butter with fresh sage on a low flame.

12

Once the water is boiling, add the shaped gnocchi to the pot.

13

Wait for the gnocchi to pop up to the surface, indicating they are ready.

14

Pick up the gnocchi from the boiling water using a slotted spoon.

15

Dress the gnocchi with the melted butter and sage mixture.

16

Finish by adding freshly grated parmigiano reggiano.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

dutch oven potpotato masherforkknifeslotted spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Potato DumplingsItalian Gnocchi

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