Pan Fried Gnocchi And Kale Recipes

PAN-FRIED POTATO GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Steam the potatoes for 15-20 mins until tender. Mash well, ideally with a ricer, which will give fluffier gnocchi. Add the egg and some seasoning, mix briefly with a fork, then sift over the flour and bring together to make dough. It should feel dry to the touch but not crumbly. Add more flour if needed, then knead a few times on a floured work surface.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Split the dough into tennis-ball-sized pieces, then roll into fingerwidth ropes. Dust with a little flour, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Boil in batches for about 1 min or until they bob to the surface. Lift from the pan with a slotted spoon and leave to cool in a single layer on a large plate or tray. Drizzle the oil over the cooled gnocchi and toss gently with your hands to coat.
• When ready to serve, heat the butter in a frying pan, add the rosemary (if using), then fry the gnocchi in a few batches until crisp and golden. Keep warm and serve.

PAN-FRIED GNOCCHI AND KALE

Steps:

• Finely chop the kale, removing the stem, wash it, and shake off as much water as you can. Set aside. Toast the walnuts. Chop coarsely and set aside. Heat 2 TB of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add half the gnocchi in a single layer. Stir to coat with oil, then let them sit undisturbed to brown on one side, about 5 to 7 minutes, before turning to brown the other side, also about 5 to 7 minutes. The gnocchi should be golden and a bit crunchy on the outside. Remove to a plate. Then heat remaining 2 Tb oil and repeat procedure with other half of the gnocchi. Remove to plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Add the kale and salt to the skillet and cook for less than a minute, just long enough for the kale to lose a bit of its structure. Stir in the walnuts and garlic, wait 10 seconds, then stir in the nutmeg. Wait ten seconds and stir in the lemon juice and zest. Remove from heat and mound on plates, top with gnocchi, and serve dusted with Parmesan cheese.