Brazilian recipe
Green Corn Gnocchi
Green corn gnocchi is a typically Brazilian dish, valued for its distinct 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 (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
Fresh corn can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets. Milk and all-purpose flour are pantry staples available at any grocery store. Eggs and Parmesan cheese are also widely available at grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Wash the corn ears thoroughly and remove all silk
- 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-mesh 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 arrange in a serving dish
- Cover with your preferred sauce
- Finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Bake just long enough to melt and brown the cheese
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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