Description
A fusion dish combining the comfort of Italian potato gnocchi with the bold flavors of Korean cuisine. This Gochujang Gnocchi recipe offers a creamy, spicy sauce that coats each pillowy gnocchi piece, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that will impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Gnocchi:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish:
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or scallions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Boil the gnocchi until they float to the top, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add gochujang, soy sauce, honey, water, and simmer. Stir in cream and vinegar.
- Combine: Add gnocchi to the sauce, toss, and cook until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil, top with green onions, sesame seeds, or herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and maple syrup.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or tofu for extra texture and nutrition.
- Gochujang heat levels can vary—adjust to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Korean-Italian)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
