Brazilian recipe
Fresh Sweet Corn Gnocchi (Nhoque de milho verde)
This sweet corn gnocchi is a beloved Brazilian favorite, prized for its distinctive homemade flavor and as a delightful alternative to traditional potato-based gnocchi.
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Ingredients
6 ears of fresh sweet corn
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (membrane removed)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh sweet corn, dairy, and eggs at local open-air markets or general grocery stores in Port Vila. Use high-quality hard Parmesan from the imported goods section of larger supermarkets; if unavailable, a local hard grating cheese is an acceptable substitute.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the corn ears and remove all the silk.
- Cut the kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife and set aside in a bowl.
- Place the corn kernels and milk into a blender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour to the blender.
- Blend again until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the fibrous husks.
- Transfer the liquid to a saucepan and place over low heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, ensuring no lumps form.
- Transfer the cream to a dish and let it cool down completely.
- Mix the egg yolk into the cooled dough.
- Work the dough with hands lightly greased with all-purpose flour.
- Shape the dough into long cylinders on a surface dusted with flour.
- Cut the cylinders into small, bite-sized pieces in the traditional gnocchi style.
- Cook the pieces in boiling water until they rise to the surface.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water and place them in a baking dish.
- Cover with a sauce of your choice.
- Finish by sprinkling the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake just long enough to brown and gratinate the cheese.
Observations
This recipe uses fresh sweet corn to create a light and tasty dough. The secret is to cook the mixture steadily until the perfect consistency is reached, allowing it to set before shaping, boiling, and finishing in the oven for a golden finish.
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