Description
Showcase unusual warrigal greens in these delicate potato gnocchi. A surprisingly simple yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cups (150 ml) warrigal greens, leaves only (or spinach)
- 3 eggs (plus 1 egg yolk)
- 2/3 lbs (300 g) Russet potatoes, skin on
- 1 1/3 cups (165 g) plain flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/2 tbsp Himalayan salt (finely ground)
- 4/5 stick (80 g) butter
- 4-5 cloves black garlic (finely sliced)
- Black pepper (freshly milled)
- Parmigiano Reggiano (finely shaved, to taste)
- Micro herbs and edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
Prepping the Greens
- Rinse the warrigal greens thoroughly.
- Prepare a large mixing bowl with cold water and about two cups of ice cubes.
- Boil water in a pot and blanch the greens for about 3 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the greens to the iced water to halt the cooking process.
- Set the greens aside.
Steaming the Potatoes
- Place the potatoes in a bamboo steamer or steamer bowl above the pot of water used for blanching.
- Steam the potatoes for 20-30 minutes, until a skewer easily pierces through the center.
- Set the potatoes aside.
Preparing the Green Paste
- Drain and squeeze out excess water from the blanched greens.
- Process the greens into a thick paste using a stick blender or food processor.
- Add the eggs and extra yolk to the paste and combine well.
Making the Gnocchi Dough
- Peel the steamed potatoes and discard the skin.
- Mash the potatoes using a ricer or fine grater into a large mixing bowl.
- Gently blend in the warrigal greens paste; avoid over-mixing.
- Incorporate the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Add flour sparingly if the dough is sticky.
Shaping the Gnocchi
- Prepare a board or tray with baking paper.
- Lightly flour your workspace and transfer the gnocchi dough to it.
- Divide the dough into quarters, roll each into a thumb-width log, and cut into 2 cm (3/4 inch) long dumplings.
- Lay the gnocchi on the prepared tray, ensuring they are spaced out.
Cooking the Gnocchi
- Boil salted water in a pot and add the gnocchi.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until they float to the top and have a soft-yet-firm texture.
- Optionally, refrigerate the dough-covered gnocchi for up to 3 days or freeze for later cooking.
Serving the Gnocchi
- In a skillet, melt butter on medium-high heat (approximately 375°F/190°C).
- Add black garlic and pepper.
- Cook until the butter is golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Toss in the cooked gnocchi and coat with the butter-garlic mix.
- Season with salt.
- Transfer to plates, garnish with reggiano shavings, herbs, and optional edible flowers.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a smoother gnocchi, use a potato ricer instead of a grater.
- If you don’t have warrigal greens, substitute with spinach or another leafy green, adjusting the quantity as needed.
- Cook gnocchi in batches to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 150