Main: Sweet potato gnocchi
Serves 4
1 large sweet potato (about 400g), peeled and cut into 3cm chunks
1 large white potato (about 400g), peeled and cut into 4cm chunks
200g strong bread or plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 egg yolk
½ tsp salt
50g unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, crushed
10g fresh parsley, finely chopped
20g vegetarian hard cheese or Parmesan, to serve
1. Steam the potatoes for 20 mins or until soft. If you don't have a steamer, boil for 12-14 mins or until soft.
2. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly, then mash well. Steam dry for 1-2 mins, then sift the flour over the surface of the potato; mix to combine. Add the egg yolk, salt and a pinch of black pepper and mix until you have a soft dough, being careful not to overwork it. Add a little more flour if necessary, but stop when the mixture comes together.
3. Dust a work surface with flour. Divide the dough into 3 pieces and roll each into a 40cm long sausage shape; cut into 1.5cm pieces. Put the gnocchi on a flour-dusted plate, then indent one side of each with a fork, if you like.
4. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and tip in half the gnocchi. Stir briefly, then wait for them to rise to the surface, about 1-2 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside before repeating with the second batch.
5. Heat the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the garlic. Fry for 1 min until the butter is starting to turn a nutty brown colour, then add the gnocchi. Cook for 3 mins until starting to brown, then stir in the parsley and cook for 1 min more. Grate over the cheese to serve.
Tip: To make this recipe serve 2, simply halve the ingredients.