Brazilian recipe
Corn Kernel Gnocchi
Corn kernel gnocchi is a typically Brazilian dish, valued for its distinct homemade flavor and as a great alternative to traditional gnocchi.
0.0 / 5 by 0 avaliações
Ingredients
6 ears of corn
3 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups of milk
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Fresh corn can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets. All-purpose flour and milk are standard grocery items available in any supermarket. Eggs are also widely available. Grated Parmesan cheese is typically found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets. Specialty Brazilian or Latin American markets may carry fresh ingredients for authentic Brazilian cooking.
Preparation method
- Wash the corn ears thoroughly and remove all silk
- Cut the kernels off the ears with a knife and set aside in a bowl
- Place the corn kernels and milk in a blender
- Blend the mixture well
- Add the all-purpose 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 place over low heat
- Stir constantly until thickened to prevent lumps from forming
- Transfer the cream to an oven-safe dish and let it cool completely
- Mix the egg yolk into the cooled dough
- Work the dough with floured hands
- Shape the dough into long cylinders on a floured surface
- Cut the cylinders into small pieces, in the traditional gnocchi size
- Cook the pieces in boiling water until they float to the surface
- Remove the gnocchi from the water and arrange them in a serving dish
- Cover with your preferred sauce
- Finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Place 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.
Ratings and comments