Brazilian recipe
Homemade Rice Gnocchi (Nhoque de arroz)
Discover a unique, tender rice-based gnocchi. A clever and flavorful Brazilian-inspired preparation that makes for a wonderful alternative to traditional potato pasta.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup raw rice
1 egg
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 tbsp chopped chives
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cook the rice
8 tbsp vegetable oil (divided for boiling and sautéing)
1 egg
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 tbsp chopped chives
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cook the rice
8 tbsp vegetable oil (divided for boiling and sautéing)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all necessary ingredients at local markets or convenience stores in Palau. For fresh herbs and high-quality rice, check the produce and dry goods aisles at local grocery stores. If you cannot find fresh cilantro, Italian parsley makes a suitable substitution.
Preparation method
- Cook the rice in salted water until very tender.
- Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
- Place the cooked rice, egg, parsley, cilantro, and chives into a blender and process until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the batter to a saucepan.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, stirring constantly.
- Place the pan over low heat, cooking the dough while stirring until it pulls away from the bottom of the pan and forms a cohesive ball.
- Season with salt to your preference.
- Remove the dough from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a log roughly 2 cm in diameter.
- Cut the dough into 2 cm pieces to form the individual gnocchi.
- In a large pot, bring plenty of water to a boil with salt and 4 tablespoons of the vegetable oil.
- Carefully drop the gnocchi into the boiling water in batches to prevent sticking.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water immediately as they rise to the surface, which indicates they are cooked.
- Drain the gnocchi and, if desired, finish by briefly tossing them in a skillet with the remaining oil, or serve them directly topped with your favorite sauce.
Observations
Rice gnocchi offers a fascinating twist on the classic Italian dumpling, adapted within Brazilian kitchens to highlight rice as the primary component. This homemade recipe is a fantastic choice for those looking to broaden their pasta repertoire with a dish that is both comforting and relatively straightforward to prepare. By blending cooked rice with egg, fresh herbs, and wheat flour, you achieve a soft, delicate texture that pairs beautifully with any sauce of your choosing.
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