Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Category: Pasta
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes (or yams) | 3 kg |
| All-purpose flour | 360 g |
| Fine salt | To taste |
Instructions:
To begin making your delicious Sweet Potato Gnocchi, start by boiling the sweet potatoes with their skins on for about 20 minutes. The goal is for the exterior to cook through, while the inside remains slightly firm. This will help to prevent excess moisture in the dough. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and slice them into 1 cm thick rounds.
Place the rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Now, the key step is to finish cooking the potatoes in the oven. This will help to dry them out, preventing them from releasing too much water into the dough. Bake the slices in the oven at a moderate temperature until they’re dry on the outside, making them perfect for mashing.
After the potatoes are cooked, use a potato ricer to mash them into a smooth puree. Add the sifted flour to the puree on a clean, flat surface (like a countertop or cutting board). Begin mixing the ingredients together, kneading until the dough is smooth and well combined. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
Once the dough is ready, divide it into manageable pieces using a bench scraper. Roll each piece into a long, thin rope, about 1 cm thick. Then, use a gnocchi board or the back of a fork to create the classic ridges on each gnocco. Simply press each piece gently and roll it down the gnocchi board, or the fork, to form the signature grooves.
Your homemade sweet potato gnocchi is now ready to be cooked. Drop them into a large pot of salted, boiling water. Once they rise to the surface, they’re cooked through and ready to be served. Pair them with your favorite sauces, whether it’s a classic butter sage sauce, a rich tomato sauce, or a creamy cheese sauce.
Enjoy your homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi, a comforting and delicious twist on the traditional Italian recipe!
