Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Rice Gnocchi (Nhoque de arroz)
Discover a delicious take on gnocchi using rice as the main ingredient. This practical, flavorful recipe is perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup raw rice
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1/2 tablespoon chopped spring onion
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed for cooking the rice
8 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided for dough and boiling water)
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1/2 tablespoon chopped spring onion
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed for cooking the rice
8 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided for dough and boiling water)
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local supermarkets or grocers like Choppies or Pick n Pay. Look for long-grain rice in the grain aisle, fresh herbs in the produce section, and standard wheat flour in the baking aisle.
Preparation method
- Cook the rice in salted water until it is very soft.
- Drain any excess water if necessary.
- In a blender, process the cooked rice with the egg, parsley, coriander, and spring onion until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a saucepan.
- Gradually incorporate the wheat flour, stirring constantly.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and cook the dough, stirring continuously, until it pulls away completely from the bottom of the pan and forms a cohesive ball.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Remove the dough from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough into logs about 2 cm in diameter.
- Cut the logs into pieces approximately 2 cm long.
- In a large pot, bring plenty of salted water to a boil with about 4 tablespoons of the vegetable oil.
- Add the gnocchi to the boiling water in small batches to prevent sticking.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water as soon as they float to the surface, which indicates they are cooked.
- Drain the gnocchi and, if desired, finish them by sautéing in a pan with the remaining vegetable oil, or serve directly with your preferred sauce.
Observations
Rice gnocchi is a creative variation of traditional Italian pasta, adapted for Brazilian culinary traditions by using rice as a base. This homemade recipe is an excellent choice for those looking for something distinct, savory, and relatively simple to put together. By combining cooked rice with eggs, fresh herbs, and wheat flour, you achieve soft, delicate dumplings that pair beautifully with your favorite sauce.
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