Make gnocchi

Recipe By: Chef Ha Nguyen

Create a delicious Italian meal from scratch with this step-by-step guide to perfect potato gnocchi.

1

Add water to a saucepan to reach a depth of 3 cm. Bring to the boil over high heat. Place potato in a metal steaming basket. Steam, covered, for 15 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a bowl and use a potato masher to mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
2

Add the egg and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Add half the flour and parmesan and stir until combined. Add the remaining flour, in 2 more batches, until well combined and a firm dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll each portion into a finger size log. Use a lightly floured knife to cut into 2cm pieces. Repeat with remaining dough portion.
3

Lightly flour your hands and roll each piece of dough into a ball. Use your thumb to roll each ball over a floured fork.
4

Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil over medium heat. Boil 1/2o of the gnocchi but don't overcrowd as they can stick together and cook for 1-3 minutes or until they rise to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to drain and transfer to a bowl.
5

Serve immediatary with fresh tomato based sauce.