How to Make the Best Gnocchi | Serious Eats

We're not going to lie: Potato gnocchi can be a little tricky, and they require some practice to get right. But if you know a few basic rules, it's really not that hard to make gnocchi that are light and tender, not leaden and gummy. This recipe walks you through those steps, starting with choosing a gnocchi-friendly potato and cooking it the right way. We leave it up to you whether to add egg yolk or not—yolks make a dough that's easier to work with, but also firmer. Finally, we add just enough flour to make a cohesive dough, while being careful not to overwork it to the point of gumminess. The result is lovely little gnocchi in a sage-butter sauce that will prove that good gnocchi aren't out of reach.

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[morgrath]

Just wanted to leave a comment here saying that I really like that you guys have added voiceover to these short videos, rather than just being captions and music. It makes them a lot better when not totally focused on them, like having them on a second monitor or whatever. Great change!

[RonJDuncan]

Going to say that the method here is way easier than what I dealt with in culinary school. I love tips.

[icarocovenant]

Great tips! I didn’t have potato ricer and grated mine, and they turned out beautifully!

[ivannovotny]

Such a relaxing voice... perfect for Desiderata recital.

[richardrice]

i just wanted to hear someone pronounce gnocchi

[zacke]

Here's a pro tip for everyone, roast your potatoes on a bed of kosher salt, like quarter of an inch thick! Helps draw out moisture and makes for super light gnocchi!

[saulgoodwin]

I tried this. Insanely good. Especially with HOMEMADE tomato sauce. Do not use store bought.

[MM-ogyj]

Thank you so much for answering my question without being asked as to how egg to potatoes ratio

[asiburger]

The rigagnocci is actually really useful. The grooves increase surface to which sauce can adhere better.

[gabrielruiz]

He quedado impresionado con los videos de este canal, breves y al grano, explicando todo muy bien. Felicidades!

[abigaillopez]

Who else is here from tiktok? I just wanted the pronunciation🤣

[Baba_Yaga_]

1:37 “...soft and supple, just a little bit sticky.”

Why did Christina Aguilera pop into my mind?

[JSAC]

Going to the grocery store for Russets and sage!

[firecrest]

Ah crap so that's why mine were so gummy, I kneaded the dough too much. Thanks for the vid,

[joanneschumacher]

At the end of video what kind of shredded cheese did you add to Gnocci?

[mariamkamal]

it's my first time here, really it's an amazing, soothing and sophisticated video. Keep up the good work.

[frodobaggins]

I'm was in the middle of watching a tv series (Altered Carbon S2) and I don't know how/why I ended up here.

[rikich]

by the way, you can also microwave potatoes and it'll work very well... Making gnocchi is such a nice activity to do with friends if you're planning a dinner party, or with kids for a family lunch. But overall, it's just super relaxing and extremely easy... I worked at a restaurant for two weeks last Summer (just because why not), and I almost immediately was trusted by the chef with making them on my own.

[taiyabali]

1. can i use boiled potatoes rather than baked?
2. what flour to use exactly?
Someone, please help me out here. tia

[eljefe]

This brings back nightmares of working with Marco at Craft