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Receta Potato Gnocchi: firm outside with a delicate and soft texture inside, not chewy, not soggy… simply delicious!
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Ingredientes
- 3 lbs / 1,4 kg raw potatoes not peeled, suitable for gnocchi (starchy or old potatoes not waxy)
- 2 egg yolks (medium)
- 3 tbsp / 30 grams / 1 ounce potato starch
- 2/3 cup / 50 grams / 1.8 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese (finely grated)
- 2 tsp / 15 grams salt
- a pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup / 130 grams / 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (sifted) plus more to put on the working area
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 0g | |
| Calories 3 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 67% |
| Total Fat 0.21g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.15g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.29g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.17g | 0% |
| Protein 0.03g | 0% |
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