Brazilian recipe
Corn Cob Gnocchi
Corn cob gnocchi is a typically Brazilian dish, valued for its distinctly homemade flavor and as a great alternative to traditional gnocchi.
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Ingredients
6 ears of corn
3 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (skinned)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (skinned)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Corn, milk, flour, eggs, and cheese can be found at most grocery stores. Fresh corn is usually available in the produce section, especially during its season.
Preparation method
- Wash the corn ears well and remove all silks
- Cut the kernels off the ears with a knife and set aside in a bowl
- Place the corn kernels and milk in a blender
- Blend the mixture well
- Add the all-purpose flour to the blender
- Blend again to incorporate
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the pulp
- Transfer the liquid to a saucepan and place over low heat
- Stir constantly until thickened to prevent lumps from forming
- Transfer the cream to a baking dish and let it cool completely
- Mix the egg yolk into the cooled dough
- Work the dough with lightly floured hands
- Shape the dough into long cylinders on a lightly floured surface
- Cut the cylinders into small pieces, the traditional gnocchi size
- Cook the pieces in boiling water until they float to the surface
- Remove the gnocchi from the water and place in a serving dish
- Cover with your preferred sauce
- Finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Place in the oven just long enough to gratinate and brown
Observations
This recipe uses fresh corn to create a light and delicious dough. The secret is constant stirring to reach the ideal dough consistency before shaping and finishing in the oven.
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