Brazilian recipe
Easy Gnocchi (Nhoque)
This straightforward gnocchi recipe is a staple of home cooking, prized for its simple preparation and the savoury depth provided by the chicken stock.
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Ingredients
3 cups milk
2 chicken stock cubes
6 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt to taste
3 cups plain flour
2 chicken stock cubes
6 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt to taste
3 cups plain flour
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any major Australian supermarket like Coles or Woolworths. Plain flour is located in the baking aisle, while chicken stock cubes are found in the international or pantry aisles. Mayonnaise can be found in the spreads or condiments section.
Preparation method
- Dissolve the chicken stock cubes into the milk in a large saucepan.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, parsley, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat until the mayonnaise has fully melted.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the flour all at once.
- Mix vigorously until the dough is smooth and free of any lumps.
- Return the dough to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for one or two minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the dough to cool down until it is warm to the touch.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll the dough into long, even ropes with your hands.
- Cut the ropes into traditional bite-sized gnocchi pieces.
- Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of boiling salted water.
- Remove the pieces with a slotted spoon as soon as they float to the surface.
- Drain well and serve immediately with your favourite sauce.
Observations
A simple and effective recipe for anyone looking to prepare fresh pasta without the fuss. The trick to achieving a light, uniform texture is incorporating the flour quickly while the liquid is at the right temperature.
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