Italian x Egyptian Taro Gnocchi

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and slice the taro.
  2. 2Cut the taro into small cubes.
  3. 3Wash the taro until the water is clear.
  4. 4Place taro in a pot, add water and boil until cooked, removing the foam.
  5. 5Strain the taro, wash it again and mash it with a fork.
  6. 6Add egg yolk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and flour.
  7. 7Mix well and knead the dough until smooth.
  8. 8Cut the dough into long strips.
  9. 9Cut into small pieces.
  10. 10Prepare the sauce with olive oil, butter, chopped white onion, minced garlic and sliced chard.
  11. 11Add salt, pepper, bouillon powder and coriander.
  12. 12Add hot water and blend all the sauce in a blender.
  13. 13Strain the sauce.
  14. 14Add Parmesan cheese and cream to the sauce.
  15. 15Boil the gnocchi in water until they float to the surface.
  16. 16In a pan with butter and a clove of garlic, saute the gnocchi with salt and pepper.
  17. 17Add the gnocchi to the sauce.
  18. 18Garnish with cream, Parmesan cheese, coriander and chilli flakes.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 kilo taro
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pinch nutmeg
  • bunch chard
  • white onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.5 cup cooking cream
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • coriander oil
  • chili flakes
  • 1 egg yolk
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • fresh coriander
  • bouillon powder

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlpotspooncolanderforkspatulablendersievegraterpan

Tips

  • Add fresh coriander to the sauce.