potato gnocchi

Classic Gnocchi

Gnocchi, ready to be cooked

I did a class recently on dumplings. Dumplings can include so many different foods. One of the dishes that was requested we make for the class was gnocchi.

Gnocchi are a type of dumpling made with potatoes. They are tender, tasty and so easy to make. Sort of like a spaetzle, but made with potatoes in the dough. They have a unique texture and flavor. They have a unique appearance as well, as uncooked gnocchi are traditionally rolled across the tines of a fork to leave tiny grooves. The grooves help to hold sauce. It also makes them look pretty. There are special grooved boards made just for making gnocchi, but a fork works well, too.

Once cooked, gnocchi can be served with butter or a little olive oil, with a red sauce or browned in butter or oil. I love them with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

So here is the recipe I used. If you never made gnocchi before, I hope you will give them a try. so easy and so good!!!

Classic Gnocchi

4 small russet potatoes, 22-24 oz. total, peeled, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 egg
2 T. whipping cream or half and half
1 1/4 t. salt
1/8 t. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. (about) flour
Steam potatoes over boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes. I steam mine in the microwave. Place in bowl and mash or put potatoes through a ricer. Place in bowl and cool about 10 minutes. Add egg, cream, salt and nutmeg and mix well. Stir in flour and combine until slightly sticky dough forms. Add more flour a tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too moist. Turn dough onto lightly floured work surface and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll out 1 piece into a rope about 20-inches long by 3/4 inch. Cut dough into 3/4 -inch pieces and roll each piece over the tines of a fork or over a wire whisk to make grooves in them. Arrange finished gnocchi in a single layer on a floured baking sheet and repeat the process with the remaining dough. Boil the gnocchi in well-salted boiling water, about 1/3 at a time. Boil for 4-5 minutes. They will come to the surface and be tender. Check after 4 minutes. Serve with butter and Parmesan cheese or with a favorite pasta sauce.

freshly cooked gnocchi

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