Gnocchi in (choking) mushroom sauce
If you’ve ever tried a black truffle in a jar it may have disappointed you. You didn't smell that characteristic and intense smell ... Black truffle in a jar doesn't replace real fresh truffles. That is why it is very important to prepare it in the right way in order to get as much of that truffle as possible because it is so healthy and great only if it is prepared in the way we have shown through this fine recipe. The most important difference between fresh truffles and truffles in a jar is that fresh truffles were caught that same day or the day before and still have that intense smell, while black truffles in a jar by a special method of production survive in natural ingredients (salt and water) in the jar. all its properties, but unfortunately loses a certain percentage of aroma. But if you do not have fresh truffles, and you want your dish to look sensational, then this truffle is the perfect choice. How do we prepare it? As a decoration on top of the dish with the obligatory use
Preparation steps
- If you are going to use truffles from a jar, you must first take them out of the jar and leave them on a paper towel for about 10 minutes to drain.
- Put the gnocchi to cook according to the instructions on the bag (or knead your own).
- In a deep frying pan, fry the chopped red onion in olive oil, after it softens, add the crushed garlic, fry briefly to smell.
- Wash the mushrooms, chop or grate them and add them to the pan. Fry them for about 10-15 minutes. The mushrooms will first release water, stir occasionally, allow all the water to evaporate and then further fry the mushrooms in a pan. Only then add wine and water, let it cook for about 5-10 minutes, or until the amount is reduced by half and the alcohol evaporates.
- Add butter, lemon juice and spices. You can also add grana padano or parmesan directly to the sauce or add it to a plate when serving.
- Drain the cooked gnocchi and add them to the pan, mix everything well. Serve as desired with salad (or without), with cheese and chopped truffles.
- You can play with the ingredients, as well as the spices, proportions and the like.