22 August, 2015

Gnocchi

Posted in : Main Meal, Pasta, Side Dish: Other on August 22, 2015 by : C4Kkitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gnocchi

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 800g potatoes (waxy potatoes are the best)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 cups plain flour

 

Method:

• Peel and chop the potatoes into roughly 3cm sized chunks and stem them for about 15 minutes until tender. It is best to steam them rather than boil as they can be come waterlogged when boiling affecting the end outcome
• Once the potatoes are tender, use your potato masher to mash until silky smooth, do not use a stick blender to do this or it will over mash and provide the wrong consistency.
• Stir in the egg and mix well, add in 1 cup o the flour and use a wooden spoon to mix well, add the last cup of flour in at 1/2 cup intervals to allow the dough the flour to be well mixed through
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured clean surface very gently kneading until the dough is smooth and not sticky, if it is sticky add more flour but do not add too much or it will be combe dense
• Divide the dough into 4 portions, roll the first portion into a 2cm log and then chop the dough at 1cm intervals
• Roll each piece of dough in your lightly floured hands to form a egg shape and press down with the tip of a lightly floured fork to create each gnocchi piece, repeat with all pieces in the first portion
• Repeat with the remaining 3 portions
• To cook bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and place approximately 20 gnocchi pieces in at time and simmer for approximately 3 minutes or until the gnocchi rises to the surface, remove and repeat cooking process with the remaining gnocchi
• Serve with your choice of pasta sauce.

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly, but for best result freezer before cooking the gnocchi

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.