Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Potato Nhoque
Learn how to whip up soft, melt-in-your-mouth homemade potato nhoque. A simple, classic recipe perfect for a cozy family lunch.
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Ingredients
6 medium potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1/2 kg ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can tomato sauce
Grated cheese to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1/2 kg ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can tomato sauce
Grated cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Potatoes, onions, and all-purpose flour can be found at any local grocery store or vegetable market. For the ground beef, visit your local butcher shop or the fresh meat counter in larger supermarkets. Beef bouillon cubes, tomato sauce, and varieties of hard grating cheese are readily available in the pantry aisles of standard supermarkets across Belize. If you are looking for specific Brazilian-style grating cheese, check the import sections or international aisles, but a good quality local cheddar or parmesan works perfectly as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the potatoes in water until they are fork-tender
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a potato ricer while they are still hot
- Gradually stir in the flour and a pinch of salt, kneading until you have a smooth, consistent dough
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out into long ropes
- Slice each rope into small pieces, about 2 cm in length
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil
- Add the dumplings in small batches and wait for them to float to the top
- Have a bowl of cold water and a colander ready. Use a slotted spoon to lift the cooked dumplings out, then give them a quick dip in the cold water to stop the cooking
- Repeat this process until you have finished all the dough
- Drain the dumplings well and set them aside in a baking dish
- Finely dice the onion and sauté it in a pan with the olive oil
- Add the ground beef and beef bouillon cubes to the sautéed onions
- Stir well and once the beef is fully browned, stir in the tomato sauce
- Simmer the sauce for about 4 minutes to let the flavours meld
- Pour the savoury meat sauce over the reserved dumplings
- Sprinkle with a generous amount of grated cheese
- Pop it into the oven to gratiné until the top is golden and bubbly
- Serve hot while it is at its best
Observations
Nhoque is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its pillowy texture and heart-warming appeal. This easy-to-follow guide walks you through crafting perfect potato dumplings from scratch, ready to be paired with your favorite sauce. It is a fantastic option for a flavourful, crowd-pleasing meal that feels just like home cooking.
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