Perfect Potato Gnocchi
by Chef Stefano Barbato · 938K subscribers on YouTube
Learn the professional secret to making perfect homemade potato gnocchi that hold their shape and are never gummy. This recipe uses a special technique of briefly cooking the dough on the stove to evaporate excess moisture and develop the ideal structure.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
5 items- 1 kgPotatoesUse a little more (about 1.05 kg) to account for waste when peeling.
- 1 pcsEgg(optional) — Optional but recommended for structure.
- 300 gFlour
- Semola RimacinataFor dusting work surface and shaping.
- SaltFor boiling potatoes and seasoning dough.
Method
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Drain potatoes and pass through a potato ricer to obtain a puree.
- Add a pinch of salt to the puree, make a well in the center, add the whole egg (optional) and the flour, and mix.
- Transfer the dough to a pot and cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring continuously, until the dough becomes firm and no longer sticks to your hands.
- Transfer the dough onto a work surface, cover it and keep it warm.
- Divide the dough into portions, on a semolina-dusted surface, roll into ropes and cut into pieces to obtain gnocchi.
- Score the gnocchi with a gnocchi board or a fork.
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float, then drain and season as desired.
Chef Stefano Barbato
Professional chef938K subscribers on YouTube236.9M total channel views"Benvenuti nella mia cucina! Sono lo Chef Stefano Barbato e qui condivido con voi la mia passione per il buon cibo. Dalle tecniche professionali spiegate passo dopo passo alle ricette della tradizione italiana, il mio obiettivo è rendere la grande cucina accessibile a tutti. Che sia un primo cremoso o una delle mie 'bambine cattive' appena sfornate, ogni piatto è fatto con amore. Sarà buono o non sarà buono? Iscrivetevi per scoprirlo insieme a me! 👨🍳🇮🇹" Hola y bienvenidos a mi canal de video recetas en español los encuentra aquí https://www.youtube.com/user/ChefStefanoBarbatoEs Chef Stefano Barbato
