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Homemade Rice Gnocchi: A Simple Brazilian Twist
These tender, homemade rice gnocchi are a clever and delicious Brazilian take on classic pasta. Easy to make and perfect for a cozy, comforting family meal.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup raw white rice
1 egg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon spring onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed for cooking the rice
8 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking the rice and boiling the gnocchi)
1 egg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon spring onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Water as needed for cooking the rice
8 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking the rice and boiling the gnocchi)
Where to find ingredients
Rice and eggs are pantry staples available at any grocery store. For the fresh herbs, you can find parsley and cilantro in the produce section; spring onions are often located in the same area. All-purpose flour is standard in the baking aisle. If you have trouble locating specific fresh herbs, ensure they are bright green and crisp, which you can find at most local supermarkets or farmers' markets.
Preparation method
- Cook the rice in salted water until very tender
- Drain any excess water if necessary
- In a food processor or blender, blend the cooked rice with the egg, parsley, cilantro, and spring onions until smooth
- Transfer the mixture into a saucepan
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until well combined
- Place the saucepan over low heat and cook the dough, stirring constantly, until it pulls away completely from the sides of the pan and forms a ball
- Season with salt to taste
- Remove the dough from the heat and allow it to cool slightly
- On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rope about 2 cm in diameter
- Cut the ropes into 2 cm long pieces to form your gnocchi
- In a large pot, bring plenty of salted water to a boil with about 4 tablespoons of the vegetable oil
- Add the gnocchi to the boiling water in small batches to prevent them from sticking together
- Remove the gnocchi from the water as soon as they float to the surface, which indicates they are cooked
- Drain the cooked gnocchi and, if desired, finish by pan-searing them in a skillet with the remaining vegetable oil, or serve immediately with your favorite sauce
Observations
Rice gnocchi are a fascinating variation of traditional Italian pasta, adapted to Brazilian tastes using cooked rice as the base. This homemade recipe is a fantastic choice if you're looking for something unique, flavorful, and relatively simple to pull together. The blend of cooked rice, eggs, fresh herbs, and all-purpose flour yields soft, pillowy gnocchi that pair beautifully with your favorite sauce.
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