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I always wondered why leeks are such an underrated vegetable ?
Leeks look good, taste good, are healthy, available year-round and very cheap economical 🙂
When I was a kid, braised leeks were a common side dish on most restaurant menus. I have NOT seen leeks on any menu for years 😦
So as usual, if I have a specific food craving, I have to take care of it myself. To up the ante, instead of just featuring leeks as a side dish, I made it an equal partner to the gnocchi in this dish.
And what a great dish it is !
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Bon Appétit ! Life is Good !
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Gnocchi Recipe:
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Ingredients:
1 lb Russet potatoes, cooked, peeled, mashed
A/P flour, sifted – as needed
2 Eggs, whole, whisked
Kosher salt, to taste
Cayenne pepper, to taste
1 0z Butter
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Method :
Add eggs, seasoning and flour to potatoes, mix lightly until smooth.
Shape into gnocchi.
Make light indentations with a fork.
Cook a sample in simmering salted water. If too soft, add flour. If too dense, add egg.
Cook gnocchi in simmering water until gnocchi float. Remove with slotted spoon into a strainer. Saute in melted butter.
Serves four.
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Preparation :
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- saute 2 med size onions in 4 oz whole butter, when onions are translucent, add 3 tightly packed cups of julienned leeks, saute another 3-4 minutes
- when leaks are soft, add 1 tsp garlic paste, season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste
- add 2 cups of heavy cream, simmer until cream slightly thickens
- check/adjust seasoning, remove from heat
- add 20 ea grape tomatoes
- divide veggies into 4 deep serving plates or bowls, top each plate/bowl with 1/4 of the gnocchi, sprinkle with fresh-grated parmigiano reggiano and chopped Italian parsley
- Gnocchi With Creamed Leeks And Grape Tomatoes
- Gnocchi With Creamed Leeks And Grape Tomatoes
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