Brazilian recipe
Fresh Sweet Corn Gnocchi (Nhoque de milho verde)
This sweet corn gnocchi is a beloved Brazilian staple, cherished for its rustic, home-style flavor and as a creative alternative to potato-based pasta.
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Ingredients
6 ears of fresh sweet corn
3 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh sweet corn in the produce section of local markets. All-purpose flour, milk, and eggs are available in any general grocery store pantry aisle. Grated Parmesan can be found in the refrigerated dairy or specialty cheese section.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the corn cobs and remove all the silk.
- Carefully cut the kernels off the cobs with a sharp knife and set them aside in a bowl.
- Place the corn kernels and the milk into a blender.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly until smooth.
- Add the flour to the blender.
- Blend again until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the fibrous pulp.
- Transfer the liquid to a saucepan and place over low heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens to ensure the dough remains smooth and lump-free.
- Spread the thickened cream into a heatproof dish and allow it to cool completely.
- Mix the egg yolk into the cooled dough.
- Knead the dough briefly with hands lightly dusted in flour.
- Roll the dough into long, rope-like cylinders on a floured surface.
- Cut the cylinders into small, bite-sized pieces to form traditional gnocchi shapes.
- Drop the gnocchi into a pot of boiling water and cook until they float to the surface.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water and place them in a baking dish.
- Cover the gnocchi with your preferred sauce.
- Finish by sprinkling generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place in the oven just long enough to gratinate and achieve a golden crust.
Observations
This recipe harnesses the essence of fresh corn to produce a delicate, flavorful dough. The key lies in the careful, constant cooking process required to reach the perfect consistency before shaping the gnocchi and finishing them in the oven for a golden finish.
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