Yes, the origin of the gnocchis is Italy. But, as we commented before, the mix of cultures is an important basis for the peruvian cuisine richness (and the italian people that one day arrived to Peru has a long history here!). You won’t need anymore to buy the gnocchis in a store; do it yourself with this easy recipe for 5-6 people.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) of cooked white potatoes
• 250 g (1/2 lb) of flour
• 3/4 of cup of butter
• 1 cup of parmenan cheese, grated
• Salt
• Pepper

Preparation:

Peel the potatoes when they’re still hot. Press them and add the flour, salt and pepper.

Knead to form a ball, and then make a cord and cut it into pieces (2 cm, more or less). Pass a fork on them.

Heat water with salt and add the gnocchis, one by one. They’re ready when they start to surface.

Remove them from the water, mix with the butter and sprinkle the parmesan.

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