Ñoquis de patata caseros

Ingredientes

• 1 .2 kilos white washed potatoes
• 4 eggs
• 5 cups white flour (keep the 5th cup for kneading , rolling )
• 2 tbs salt
• 600 ml thickened cream @bullafamilydairy
• 2 tbs butter
• 4 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese @perfect_italianoau any type will do .
• 2 tsp powdered chicken stock @massel_australia
• (If the mixture is too sticky you will need more flour so keep flour near by )

Preparación

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2. 2

   Peel , chop potatoes and boil until aldente(cooked but not too soft ) boil a max of 12 mins ...

3. 3

   Mash potatoes (I use a potato ricer ) and wait until they have cooled down a little and add the 4 cups of flour , form a well and in the middle add the 4 eggs and salt . Using a sifter for the flour will prevent lumps from forming .

4. 4

   Using a fork mix ingredients together slowly until all the ingredients form a dough like shape .

5. 5

   If it’s too wet add a little flour as u go.

6. 6

   Using the extra cup of flour as your aid make a round ball , using sharp knife cut into 4 quarters , then cut the quarters into half again , rolll out tube like form with the dough and then cut into small bit size peices .

7. 7

   Use as much flour as u need to make it easy to work with .

8. 8

   Freeze the gnocchi on a tray with baking paper until your ready to cook . This will help them harden up and keep shape.

9. 9

   Boil water in a pot and wait till it comes to a boil , fry off butter and garlic in another pot and add thickened cream and chicken stock and Parmesan cheese .

10. 10

    Drop in the gnocchi in boiling water and when it rises it’s ready , scoop out into the sauce and simmer for few mins.

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    DO NOT OVERCOOK they will go rubbery

12. 12

    Taste for salt to your own taste .

13. 13

    Garnish with fresh or dry chives .