Gnocchi with Caviar and Chive Butter

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Gnocchi with caviar and chive butter pairs pillowy potato gnocchi with the salt-pop of caviar pearls. Light butter sauce, generous chives, restaurant quality at home.

Key Takeaways
- Maris Piper potatoes, baked not boiled
- Light hand on dough
- Float test for doneness
- 15g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Cool slightly before topping

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The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 800g Maris Piper potatoes
• 200g 00 flour
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 60g unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
• 60g Royal Oscietra
• 30g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
• A few flakes of Maldon sea salt

The Method

1. Bake potatoes whole at 200C for 60 min. Peel while warm. Pass through ricer.

2. Mix riced potato with flour, egg yolk, salt. Don't knead.

3. Roll into ropes, cut into 2cm pieces. Roll on fork for ridges.

4. Cook in salted boiling water until they float (90 seconds), then 30 seconds more.

5. Melt butter in wide pan. Toss gnocchi with butter and chives.

6. Plate, cool 60 seconds, top with caviar and parmesan.

Tips

Bake, don't boil potatoes.

Don't overwork dough.

Float test for done.

Cool before caviar.

Variations and Pairings

With brown butter: Brown the butter for nutty depth.

With truffle: Shave fresh black truffle on top.

Wine pairing: A premier cru Chablis.

For more pasta, see our tagliatelle with caviar and cream recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why baked potatoes?

Baked are dry, boiled absorb water. Dry potatoes need less flour.

Shop-bought gnocchi?

Yes, fresh refrigerated works.

How much caviar?

15g per portion is generous.

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Gnocchi with caviar on a Sunday evening is one of those comfort dinners that combines homely cooking with luxury. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.