Never made gnocchi before. This is what happens when you read other people's blogs. Carl @ lynnlines had recently made nettle gnocchi which, to be honest, you would just have to make because it sounds so good on the tongue. I had planned to have a go too but that wild garlic patch kept calling me. I found a recipe on the internet from Demuths restaurant in Bath which I loosely followed though decided to boil my potatoes and used a potato ricer to get that lump-free texture. My first attempt at shaping the mixture was not all that successful, resembling fish fingers rather than any gnocchi I have ever seen. So, at the suggestion of my despairing wife (I am a messy cook...) I halved them before immersing them in boiling water. I am not sure which of us was the most surprised when a minute or so later they did actually bob to the surface. With a tomato sauce and some parmesan the resulting meal was pleasant enough, and very garlicky!
Today I had the remaining for lunch with a little lemon butter and basil. The lemon went well with the garlic. Both dishes tasted better than any shop bought I have previously tried but I need a little more finesse in the kitchen!
I still have 50g wild garlic to play with so another pesto is planned.
