Brazilian recipe
Fresh Corn Gnocchi (Nhoque de milho verde)
This Nhoque de milho verde is a unique dish that showcases a distinctive, rustic flavor profile, offering a delightful alternative to traditional potato-based gnocchi.
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Ingredients
6 ears of fresh corn
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose wheat flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose wheat flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh corn at local produce markets or farmers' stalls. Essential dairy and pantry staples like milk, flour, eggs, and Parmesan are readily available at any local supermarket or neighborhood grocer.
Preparation method
- Wash the corn cobs thoroughly and remove all the silk.
- Cut 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 well until smooth.
- Add the wheat flour into the blender.
- Blend again to ensure it is fully incorporated.
- Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids and husks.
- Transfer the liquid to a saucepan and set over medium-low heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens to prevent lumps from forming.
- Transfer the cream to a shallow dish and allow it to cool completely.
- Fold the egg yolk into the cooled dough.
- Knead the dough with hands lightly dusted in wheat flour.
- Roll the dough into long cylinders on a surface dusted with wheat flour.
- Cut the cylinders into small, bite-sized pieces in the traditional gnocchi style.
- Cook the pieces in boiling water until they rise to the surface.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water and arrange them in a baking dish.
- Top with a sauce of your preference.
- Finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake briefly just until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Observations
This recipe utilizes fresh corn to create a remarkably light and flavorful dough. The key to success lies in consistent stirring while cooking the mixture to achieve the perfect consistency before shaping and finishing it in the oven.
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