Brazilian recipe
Green Corn Gnocchi (Nhoque de milho verde)
This green corn gnocchi is a unique Brazilian delicacy, cherished for its remarkable homemade flavor and for being a wonderful alternative to traditional potato gnocchi.
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Ingredients
6 ears of fresh corn
3 cups of whole milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups of whole milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh corn ears in the produce section of local supermarkets or greengrocers. For the remaining ingredients like milk, all-purpose flour, eggs, and Parmesan, any standard grocery store aisle will suffice.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the corn ears and remove all the silk.
- Slice the kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife and set them aside in a bowl.
- Place the corn kernels and milk into a blender.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly.
- Add the all-purpose flour to the blender.
- Blend again to fully incorporate the ingredients.
- Pass 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 it thickens, ensuring the dough remains smooth without any lumps.
- Transfer the cream to a baking dish and let it cool completely.
- Mix the egg yolk into the cooled dough.
- Work the dough with hands lightly dusted with flour.
- Shape the dough into long cylinders on a surface lightly dusted with flour.
- Cut the cylinders into small, bite-sized pieces, following the traditional gnocchi size.
- Cook the pieces in boiling water until they float to the surface.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water and place them in a serving dish.
- Cover with a sauce of your choice.
- Finish by sprinkling the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Place in the oven just long enough to gratinate and achieve a golden crust.
Observations
This recipe uses fresh corn to create a light and flavorful dough. The secret lies in the constant stirring during the cooking process to reach the perfect consistency before shaping the gnocchi and finishing them off in the oven.
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