Brazilian recipe
Corn Gnocchi
Corn gnocchi is a typically Brazilian dish, valued for its strong homemade flavor and for being 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 (membranes removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membranes removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Fresh corn, milk, flour, eggs, and Parmesan cheese can be found at most grocery stores and supermarkets. Fresh corn is typically available in the produce section.
Preparation method
- Wash the corn ears well and remove all silks
- Cut the kernels off the ears with the aid of a knife and set aside in a bowl
- Place the corn kernels and milk in a blender
- Blend the mixture well
- Add the 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 bring to 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 hands lightly greased with flour
- Shape the dough into long cylinders on a 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 favorite sauce
- Finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Bake in the oven just long enough to gratinate and brown
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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