Description
Silky potato garlic gnocchi brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Pillowy dumplings with rich garlic notes promise a delightful meal that connects you to classic Mediterranean cooking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 small potatoes, boiled
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 100 – 125 grams (3.5 – 4.4 ounces) flour
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 large pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly boil whole potatoes with their skins intact, ensuring they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Once cooled, carefully peel the potatoes and mash them using a ricer or potato masher to create a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the mashed potatoes, distributing the aromatic flavor evenly throughout the mixture.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg, which will help bind the ingredients and provide a silky consistency to the dough.
- Sprinkle basil, oregano, salt, and pepper over the potato mixture, mixing thoroughly to distribute the seasonings.
- Gradually introduce flour to the mixture, stirring until the dough becomes challenging to manipulate with a utensil.
- Transfer the sticky dough onto a generously floured surface, preparing for kneading.
- Knead the dough with gentle, consistent motions until it becomes cohesive and no longer adheres to your hands.
- Divide the dough into manageable portions and roll each section into long, slender logs approximately 1-2 cm in diameter.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each log into bite-sized segments, creating individual gnocchi pieces.
- Optional: Create classic gnocchi texture by gently pressing each piece with a fork or your thumb, forming delicate ridges.
- Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil, adding a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
- Carefully drop the gnocchi into the simmering water, allowing them to cook until they naturally float to the surface.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure a tender, fully cooked interior.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, watching carefully as it transforms into a rich, golden-brown color.
- Increase the skillet’s heat to medium and add the cooked gnocchi, creating a crispy, caramelized exterior by browning them evenly on all sides.
- Repeat the browning process with remaining gnocchi, ensuring each batch achieves a beautiful golden-brown appearance.
Notes
- Crafting homemade gnocchi transforms simple potatoes into a delightful culinary adventure that connects you with traditional Italian cooking techniques.
- Kneading the dough requires patience and gentle hands, creating a soft texture that melts in your mouth with each perfectly formed pillow.
- Browning gnocchi in butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that elevates this humble potato dumpling from basic to restaurant-worthy comfort food.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg