We are bringing you a matcha green tea gnocchi recipe that is sure to become a home favorite!
There are a few different versions of gnocchi (some with or without eggs), but we felt like traditional potato gnocchi (using eggs) would be best to match with the flavor of a high-quality matcha green tea powder.
You can make homemade gnocchi, and we promise it's not that hard. We believe in you! Not only can you make homemade gnocchi, but you can also make homemade matcha green gnocchi that is delicious, pillowy, and full-flavored.
Recipe
A Simple & Savory Matcha Green Tea Gnocchi Recipe | Homemade Green Tea Potato Dumplings
Prep
45 min
Cook / chill
25 min
Ready in
70 min
Makes
4 servings
You'll need
Large pot, fork, cutting board, pastry scraper or metal spatula, slotted spoon, airtight container
Ingredients
Method
01
Boil the potatoes. Peel and halve the potatoes. Place them in a pot of cold salted water and boil until easily pierced with a fork but not falling apart.
02
Mash. Drain the potatoes and mash with a fork into small, coarse crumbs with no big pieces. Don't mash them smooth.
03
Make a mound. When the potatoes are cool enough to touch, form them into a mound on a big cutting board or work surface.
04
Add the rest. Add the flour, matcha powder, salt, and pepper. Make a well in the center and crack in the egg.
05
Bring together. Using a pastry scraper or metal spatula, work the mixture until it is incorporated enough to knead.
06
Knead. Knead until smooth, adding flour as needed. The dough should be dry to the touch, not sticky, but hold together.
07
Roll. Split the dough into smaller pieces and roll each into a long rope about ½ inch thick.
08
Cut. Cut each rope into about ¾-inch pieces. If you like, roll each piece down the back of a fork to add a design.
09
Cook. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then turn down the heat. Drop the gnocchi in piece by piece so they don't stick. Cook for a few minutes; once they float, they're done. Remove with a slotted spoon.
10
Serve. Toss the gnocchi with a sauce of your choice.
11
Store. To save for later, toss with a little olive oil and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
What is gnocchi?
Gnocchi (pronounced NYOW-kee) is an Italian pasta, the most common of which is made from potatoes, flour, and egg.
How long will my homemade matcha gnocchi stay fresh? What if I want to freeze my matcha gnocchi?
Your gnocchi will stay fresh for about two to three days. If your gnocchi is already in a sauce and you are storing leftovers after eating, simply put it in an airtight container to store. It will last up to three days if stored properly.
If you freeze your gnocchi, be sure to freeze your matcha gnocchi uncooked as soon as they are shaped into tiny pillows. Arrange your matcha gnocchi in a single layer on a baking pan and place the pan in a level position in the freezer. Freeze until solid, about 3 hours.
Then gather your frozen gnocchi into resealable freezer bags appropriate to serving size. You can store frozen gnocchi for up to 2 months time.
When you do finally decide to cook and prepare your gnocchi, just remember not to allow your matcha gnocchi to thaw - throw them directly into boiling water to avoid the gnocchi from sticking together.
More tips to keep in mind when making your matcha gnocchi:
Make sure to use a starchy potato so that your dough sticks together.
Avoid overworking your dough. You don't need to knead for long.
The flour you use will depend on how wet your potatoes are after cooking. The dough should be dry to the touch (not sticky) but still, hold together.
Let the steam evaporate from your potatoes after cooking them so you don't wind up with soggy gnocchi.
Gnocchi doesn't need to cook for long. A few minutes at most! Be careful not to overcook. Once they rise to the surface and float, you know they're done. Place gnocchi individually in your boiling water to avoid sticking.
Cut your dough into smaller, workable pieces and use the palm of your hand, instead of your fingers, to roll each piece into "snakes."
If you have a pastry scraper, you can use that to bring the dough together and cut your pillows. A metal spatula or butter knife will work fine if you don't have a dough knife.
If you'd like to add a "design" to your gnocchi, you can roll the little pillows down the back of a fork.
What sauces work best with matcha gnocchi?
We think the sky is the limit here! Some sauces that work particularly well are:
Sage and brown butter
Creamy sauce
Olive oil and cheese
Miso butter
Orange and brown butter
Tomato sauce
Butternut squash sauce
Feel free to add any veggies you like as well! Some ideas might be snow peas, zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, or sautéed onion.
The bottom line: Make some matcha gnocchi for your next dinner party!
Prepare to wow your friends and family with this homemade matcha gnocchi recipe. And before you feel too stressed out by the mere thought of homemade pasta, know that the answer is YES!
This post and recipe isBy Diana Weil, Matcha.com's Integrative Nutritionist and Food Relationship Specialist.
If you want a standout dish for your next dinner, make this dish! The matcha gives the gnocchi a subtle umami flavor and turns what is already one of your favorite kinds of pasta into a truly outstanding and health-packed meal. You can whip up some fresh gnocchi fairly quickly, and you'll be blown away by how good it tastes.
