Brazilian recipe
Fresh Corn Gnocchi (Nhoque de milho verde)
This fresh corn gnocchi captures a distinct homemade flavor, offering a delightful and light alternative to the classic potato-based pasta.
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Ingredients
6 ears of fresh corn
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Fresh corn, dairy, and eggs can be found in the produce and dairy aisles of local grocery stores or open-air markets. For a substitute, canned creamed corn may be used if fresh ears are unavailable, though the texture and freshness will differ significantly.
Preparation method
- Wash the corn cobs thoroughly and remove all the silk threads.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cobs and set them aside in a bowl.
- Combine the corn kernels and the milk in a blender.
- Blend the mixture well until smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour into the blender.
- Pulse or blend again to fully incorporate the flour.
- Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the tough husks.
- Transfer the resulting liquid to a saucepan and place over low heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, ensuring no lumps form.
- Pour the cream into a baking dish and allow it to cool completely.
- Gently stir the egg yolk into the cooled dough.
- Work the dough with your hands, keeping them lightly dusted with flour to prevent sticking.
- Roll the dough into long cylinders on a surface lightly dusted with flour.
- Cut the cylinders into small pieces, consistent with standard gnocchi size.
- Cook the pieces in boiling water until they float to the surface.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water and arrange them in a serving dish.
- Top the dish with your preferred sauce.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Place in the oven just long enough to gratinate and achieve a golden finish.
Observations
Crafting this dish relies on using high-quality fresh corn to achieve a delicate and silky texture. The key is in the consistent stirring during the cooking process to reach the perfect consistency for the dough before shaping it and finishing it in the oven.
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