Brazilian recipe
Homemade Rice Gnocchi (Nhoque de arroz)
A clever and comforting twist on traditional pasta, this rice-based gnocchi is a fantastic way to repurpose grains into a light, tender, and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup raw rice
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed for boiling the rice
8 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided for dough preparation and boiling
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed for boiling the rice
8 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided for dough preparation and boiling
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh herbs like parsley, coriander, and chives, as well as staples like all-purpose flour and vegetable oil, at local markets (such as Makola or Agbogbloshie) or major supermarkets. For the best results, use a standard long-grain white rice available at any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Cook the rice in salted water until it is very soft and tender.
- Drain any excess water if necessary.
- In a blender, process the cooked rice with the egg, parsley, coriander, and chives until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly to combine.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and cook the dough, stirring continuously, until it pulls away completely from the bottom of the pan to form a firm ball.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Remove the dough from the pan and allow it to cool until it is warm to the touch.
- On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough into ropes approximately 2 cm in diameter.
- Cut the ropes into small, 2 cm pieces to form the gnocchi.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt and 4 tablespoons of the vegetable oil.
- Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water in batches to prevent them from sticking.
- Remove the gnocchi as soon as they float to the surface, which indicates they are perfectly cooked.
- Drain the cooked gnocchi; if desired, lightly sauté them in a pan with the remaining vegetable oil, or serve immediately topped with your preferred sauce.
Observations
Rice gnocchi is a creative variation of classic Italian pasta, thoughtfully adapted to Brazilian culinary traditions by centering the recipe around cooked rice. This homemade dish is an excellent choice for those looking for something unique, flavorful, and surprisingly straightforward to prepare. By blending tender cooked rice with fresh egg, aromatic herbs like parsley and cilantro, and all-purpose flour, you create soft pillows of dough that pair beautifully with any sauce of your choice.
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