Gnocchi question

Caterina

I heard the instant mash thing and never tried, I am gonna give this a go, Thank you for the suggestion!

Caterina

L-train

Caterina wrote: »

Hi BelfastGirl,

In the past I have frozen the dough and then once defrosted made the gnocchi, adding a little more flour if it got pappy, but I have never actually frozen made up gnocchi.

I suppose if you freeze them flat on a baking sheet and then put them in a bag once they are frozen solid, they might be ok - my only concern would be the stickiness as they defrost. Good luck if you try, let us know the results of the experiment!

Caterina

You can definitely freeze them on a tray and then put them in a bag! My Italian sister in law taught me to make gnocchi, and recommended freezing them this way before cooking them as it makes them come out fluffier.

frivolous_fay

Just spent a while making not-so-dainty gnocchi (kilo of potatoes + some flour). They look a bit like baby dumplings and I have rather a lot, two meals worth I'd think

As I've gone to the effort, I wonder if my planned tomato sauce accompaniment will do them justice?

Any favourite recipes?

nodwah

this is a really tasty one, it's veggie but chicken would go nicely with it

Penelope_Penguin

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the exisitng thread on gnocchi accompaniments

Penny. x

moonbabe58

if i was to freeze the gnocchi would I need to defrost it before cooking or could it be cooked from frozen?

Caterina

Not sure but you could experiment with one or two in advance, boil the water and cook them from frozen, if it works, BINGO, if not, defrost!

Caterina xx

floss2

moonbabe58 wrote: »

if i was to freeze the gnocchi would I need to defrost it before cooking or could it be cooked from frozen?

Cook from frozen.....they only take a minute or so longer than fresh.

Kiwisaver_2

I got a lovely idea from a magazine a while back, basically a slow cooked bolognese / ragu sauce using stewing steak rather than mince and a few chunky veggies (carrots or whatever), which you put in an ovenproof dish, layer on top some cooked gnocchi, sprinkle on some cheese and whack it under the grill until the cheese is bubbling. It was yum! I must do it again.

daska

IMHO the best way of eating gnocchi is with spinach and gorgonzola. It's not a cheap dish with gorgonzola and cream and pinenuts etc, but it is oh so yummy!