Brazilian recipe
Light Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi (nhoque de ricota)
Whip up these light, melt-in-your-mouth ricotta and spinach dumplings. It's a simple, quick meal that's perfect for a special family lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 cup spinach, blanched and squeezed very dry
300 g fresh ricotta, passed through a fine mesh sieve
60 g local or imported Parmesan, finely grated
3 tablespoons wheat flour (all-purpose)
1 egg, beaten
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
300 g fresh ricotta, passed through a fine mesh sieve
60 g local or imported Parmesan, finely grated
3 tablespoons wheat flour (all-purpose)
1 egg, beaten
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh spinach and eggs at any local market like Nakasero or major supermarkets. For the ricotta, look in the refrigerated dairy aisle of larger supermarkets in Kampala; if fresh Italian-style ricotta isn't on the shelf, a mild, firm curd cheese from the market is a great local alternative—just make sure to drain it well. Parmesan is stocked in the imported cheese section of most upmarket grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Boil the spinach in a pot of salted water for about 5 minutes until tender
- Drain the spinach thoroughly, squeezing out every drop of excess moisture, then chop finely
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped spinach, sieved ricotta, egg, grated Parmesan, flour, salt, and pepper
- Knead the mixture gently by hand until you get a smooth, firm dough
- Roll small portions of the dough into bite-sized balls to form your gnocchi
- Drop the gnocchi into a pot of boiling water seasoned with a pinch of salt
- Scoop the dumplings out of the water the moment they float to the surface
- Serve your gnocchi warm, topped with your favorite pasta sauce, like a rich tomato gravy or a savory cheese sauce
Observations
Ricotta gnocchi is a light, dreamy alternative to the classic potato-based version. These soft, delicate dumplings are surprisingly easy to make at home and pair beautifully with all sorts of sauces. Whether you are after a fuss-free dinner or something a little fancier for the weekend, this Brazilian-inspired dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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