Learning How to Make Homemade Gnocchi {GALLERY}
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Lucy Ciaramitaro
| 2 min read
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Do you ever wonder what goes on in the kitchen before being served your favorite Italian dish?
During a complimentary taste and tour at Andiamo in Warren, a few members of our team were given an inside look at the magic behind gnocchi, a potato-based dumpling often served with traditional pasta toppings and sauces.
The event started with a presentation from Executive Chef Jim Oppat, whose passion for food and cooking takes him across the world on a regular basis to expand his culinary technique and experiment with the foods and flavors of other cultures.
Following our discussion with Chef, we headed to the kitchen to be shown a step-by-step demonstration of how this staple Italian dish is prepared. We watched as what looked like mashed potatoes transformed into a dough with the help of flour and egg yolk. Soon, it was our turn to jump in.
Using just our hands and a basket, the group began to knead the dough into it’s notorious gnocchi shape. (Let it be known that I managed to struggle with this seemingly simple task.)
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Looking back on the taste and tour, the most memorable of all was the five-course meal that was as mouth-watering as it sounds:
- Caprese with Buffalo Mozzarella and assorted cheeses
- Potato Almond Cakes
- Ceci Bean Soup
- Pasta Fagioli
- Gnocchi with Lobster and vegetables
- Housemade gelato with coffee glaze
Take a look at some photos of the experience and these delicious dishes at the taste and tour below:
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Thank you Andiamo in Warren for a fun and delicious evening! Editor’s note: The Healthier Michigan team members were provided a free meal by Andiamo as part of the tasting event.
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