Gnocchi with parsley, butter and samphire
Gnocchi with parsley, butter & samphire
Pass on the pasta and try making your own potato gnocchi - forage for samphire to make a fresh and frugal meat-free main
- Serves 4
- Moderately easy
Nutrition per serving
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Calories 727
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Carbohydrates 85
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Saturated Fat 20
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Sugar 4
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Protein 14
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Fat 34
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Fiber 10
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Salt 1.9
Ingredients
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900g floury potatoes, roughly the same size or halved if large, unpeeled
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50g salted butter
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1 medium egg, beaten
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225-280g plain white flour
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100g salted butter
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6 shallots, finely sliced
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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200g samphire
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2 small packs parsley, chopped
Method
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To make the gnocchi, cook the potatoes in boiling water for 40-50 mins until very tender, then drain well. Peel away the skin and press through a sieve or a potato ricer into a bowl.
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While the potatoes are still warm, add 1 tsp salt, the butter, egg and half the flour. Lightly mix together and turn out onto a floured board. Gradually knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a smooth, soft but slightly sticky dough.
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Roll out the dough into sausages, 2.5cm in diameter. Cut into roughly 2cm pieces and put on a floured tea towel to prevent the gnocchi sticking together.
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Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Drop the gnocchi into the water in batches and allow to cook for 2-3 mins until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep hot while you cook the rest.
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Meanwhile, gently heat the butter in a large heavy-based pan, add the shallots and garlic, and gently soften for 5-6 mins. Add the samphire and cook for 4-6 mins more.
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Add the gnocchi to the pan with most of the parsley. Gently toss everything together and season. Serve immediately, scattered with the rest of the parsley.