Potato Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi are a popular Italian specialty. Interestingly, gnocchi are also an Argentine specialty. Of course, the recipe was brought to South America by Italian immigrants.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 40 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Potatoes, white

  • 200 g Flour, Wheat, bread flour

  • 1 piece Egg, fresh

  • 1 teaspoon Salt, table

Steps

  1. Thoroughly wash the potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water, lightly salted. Bring the potatoes to a boil, then cook them over moderate heat for another 25 minutes.

  2. Remove the potatoes from the heat, drain them, and wait a few minutes for them to cool. While still warm, peel the potatoes and mash them with a fork or using a potato ricer.

  3. Place the mashed potatoes on a board. Make a well in the center and add the egg and salt. Gradually add the flour while mixing. Knead until a soft and elastic dough forms.

  4. Place a large pot of lightly salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, shape the gnocchi from the dough. On a floured board, first roll the dough into a long log about 1.5 cm in diameter. Then cut the log into smaller, 2 cm long gnocchi. Use the blunt side of a knife to make it easier.

  5. Add the gnocchi to the boiling water in batches. When they float to the surface, they are cooked.

  6. Drain the cooked gnocchi and serve them with a variety of dishes.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 117.67 kcal
  • Fat: 0.17 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.5 g
    • Sugars: 0.83 g
  • Protein: 2.67 g
  • Fiber: 2 g

Advice

If we make more than we need, we can freeze the uncooked gnocchi. The gnocchi will be tastier if we steam the potatoes, as this helps the potatoes retain more nutrients. Potatoes can be cooked in steamers or directly in mesh baskets over boiling water. To make the gnocchi more tender, we can add a bit of wheat semolina instead of two tablespoons of flour. We can also add diced butter to the gnocchi mixture if desired.