Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

potato flakes

2 cup

boiling water

0.5 cup

garbanzo flour

0.25 cup

rice flour

1 tbsp

smoked nutritional yeast

optional

1 tsp

sea salt

1 tsp

non-aluminum baking powder

optional

1 tsp

garlic powder

0.13 tsp

cayenne pepper

or red pepper

Step 1
~4 min

Combine boiling water and potato flakes quickly.

Step 2
~4 min

Mix until the mixture sets up firmly and becomes somewhat dry.

Step 3
~4 min

Stir in the garbanzo flour, rice flour, smoked nutritional yeast (optional), sea salt, non-aluminum baking powder (optional), garlic powder, and cayenne or red pepper.

Step 4
~4 min

Drop the mixture by the teaspoonful into hot oil.

Step 5
~4 min

Deep fry until golden brown.

Step 6
~4 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier gnocchi, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or pesto.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (garlic and frying)
Noise Level
Moderate (frying)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted vegetables.

Pair with a simple salad.

Serve as an appetizer with dipping sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Vegetables
Marinara Sauce
Pesto Sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Adaptation of a classic Italian dish with global ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party Appetizer
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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