Brazilian recipe
Easy Gnocchi (Nhoque)
This straightforward gnocchi is a home-cooking classic, prized for its fuss-free preparation and the savory depth provided by chicken stock.
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Ingredients
3 cups milk
2 chicken stock cubes
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt to taste
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 chicken stock cubes
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt to taste
3 cups all-purpose flour
Where to find ingredients
Find milk, all-purpose flour, and mayonnaise at major supermarkets or local neighborhood grocers. Chicken stock cubes can be found in the pantry or seasoning aisle of any store. Fresh parsley is available in the produce section of local markets.
Preparation method
- Dissolve the chicken stock cubes in the milk using a saucepan.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped parsley, and salt to the pan.
- Place the mixture over heat until it reaches a boil and the mayonnaise has completely melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour all at once.
- Stir quickly until the dough becomes homogeneous and free of lumps.
- Return the dough to low heat and stir for one or two minutes.
- Turn off the heat and wait for the dough to cool down until it is warm to the touch.
- Transfer the dough to a floured work surface.
- Shape the dough into long ropes with your hands.
- Cut the ropes into traditional bite-sized gnocchi pieces.
- Cook the pieces in a pot of boiling salted water.
- Remove the gnocchi as soon as they float to the surface of the water.
- Drain well and serve with your preferred sauce.
Observations
A simple and effective recipe for those looking to prepare fresh pasta without any complexity. The key lies in incorporating the flour quickly to ensure a smooth, light, and uniform texture.
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