Chestnuts Gnocchi

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 250 g chestnuts (peeled, boiled)
• 250 g potatoes (boiled and then peeled)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 -2 tablespoon flour (if necessary)

Recipe

• 1 pulp the chestnuts with the food processor.
• 2 add the potatoes and the egg, cornstarch, salt and spices.
• 3 process again until well mixed and soft.
• 4 adjust salt and spices to taste.
• 5 now knead until you have a slightly sticky consistency if too sticky add remainder flour.
• 6 lightly dust your work surface with flour.
• 7 form the dough into sausages like rolls about 1/2" thick, cut into 1/2" pieces. use a fork to flatten the gnocchi leaving an imprint from the tines. toss an edge to imitate the chestnuts shape.
• 8 keep the fork rinsed clean so it doesn't stick.
• 9 bring a big pot of salted water to boil.
• 10 drop about 15 gnocchi in hot water at a time, they will sink to the bottom and when cooked float to the top.
• 11 when they are floating remove with a slotted spoon, sprinkle with olive oil or margarine or butter.
• 12 serve with herbed sauces or any sauce you wish.
• 13 tip: fits very well with duck à l’orange (for example duck à l'orange).