Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade potato gnocchi (Nhoque de batata)
Master the art of making soft, melt-in-the-mouth potato gnocchi from scratch. This simple, traditional recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any family lunch.
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Ingredients
6 medium potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1/2 kg ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can tomato sauce
Grated cheese to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1/2 kg ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can tomato sauce
Grated cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh potatoes, onions, and ground beef in the produce and butchery sections of local supermarkets. Beef bouillon cubes and canned tomato sauce are found in the pantry aisles. For the grated cheese, look in the refrigerated dairy section.
Preparation method
- Boil the potatoes in water until they are tender.
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a potato ricer while they are still hot.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt, kneading until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous dough.
- Place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it into long, thin ropes.
- Cut each rope into pieces approximately 2 cm long.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water in small batches; they are done when they float to the surface.
- Prepare a bowl of cold water and a colander; use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked gnocchi to the colander for a quick cold water rinse.
- Repeat the process until all the dough is cooked.
- Drain the gnocchi well and set aside in a baking dish.
- Finely dice the onion and sauté in a pan with olive oil.
- Add the ground beef and the beef bouillon cubes to the pan.
- Stir well and, once the meat is browned, pour in the tomato sauce.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for another 4 minutes.
- Pour the beef sauce over the prepared gnocchi.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Place in the oven to gratiné until golden.
- Serve hot.
Observations
Potato gnocchi is a beloved staple in Brazilian kitchens, cherished for its light texture and comforting, homely taste. This step-by-step guide walks you through preparing the perfect dough, ready to be paired with your favorite sauces. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking to whip up a satisfying and heartwarming meal that everyone will love.
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