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Sage and nutmeg Gnocchi

Chef Thomas Keller inspired sage and nutmeg gnocchi with a Parmigiano Reggiano cream.
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 0
Ingredients
Gnocchi
  • 2 lbs of russet potatoes
  • 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp dried sage
  • ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Parmigiano Reggiano Cream
  • 2-3 large cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - approx 60g
  • ¼ cup white wine or prosecco
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1-2 tsp champagne or white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • ½ tsp fresh whole nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Gnocchi
  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Using a fork, poke a few holes into the potatoes and place on a baking tray. Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are fully cooked.
  • Split the potatoes lengthwise, and while hot, scrape out the flesh and pass through a ricer or use a potato masher. Add the dried sage, nutmeg and salt.
  • Save the skins for potato skin crisps (see note below).
  • Now, place the mash in a pile on a flat board or counter. Make a well in the middle and layer approx. ½ cup of flour, followed by the egg yolks, followed by another ½ cup of flour.
  • Using a dough scraper, ‘chop’ the potato into the flour and eggs until roughly combined. Chef Keller says this should be a 15- 30 second process, but it took me approx. 40-45 seconds.
Parmigiano Reggiano Cream
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the garlic. Gently pan fry for approx. 4-5 minutes, until soft, but not brown.
  • Now, add the white wine or prosecco, turn the heat up to low-medium and cook until the wine is reduced by half, approx. 4-6 mins.
  • Next, gradually whisk in the heavy cream then add the thyme and a little pinch of salt. Simmer for 6-8 minutes on low. Gently whisk every minute or so to prevent sticking.
  • Remove sauce from heat and whisk in the parmesan then grate a little fresh nutmeg and finally add the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Finally joyfully pour the sauce over the delightfully crispy gnocchi and finish with a drizzle of honey.

Notes

Be careful not to overwork the mixture otherwise the gnocchi will become heavy and sticky. This is more a feel rather than a science, so use your own discernment.