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How To Make Gnocchi
So then how to make gnocchi at home: here's a basic cooking technique, it's great fun to make your own homemade gnocchi from scratch!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories per serving 339 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz waxy potatoes (400 g)
- 7 oz plain flour (200 g) + extra for kneading
- 1 medium egg beaten
- olive oil
- pepper
- salt
Instructions
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Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces. Cook them in hot salted water until tender. Drain and set the potatoes aside to cool for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a blender and blend a few times.
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Add the flour and beaten egg. Season with a little pepper and salt.
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Blend it all into a smooth puree. Add a little more flour if the puree is too sticky.
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Put the potato dough onto a floured surface. Knead it for 3 minutes.
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Divide the dough into smaller portions. Roll each into a sausage shape and cut into small dice.
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Roll the pieces of dough into balls (add flour if necessary) and press them against the back of a fork to obtain that classic striped pattern.
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Sprinkle the fresh gnocchi with extra flour to avoid sticking. They are ready to be baked or poached.
