Friuli Venezia Giulia / Fruit Gnocchi

Gnocchi di Susine

Potato dumplings wrapped around plums, served with buttered crumbs, cinnamon, and sugar.

70 minutes Medium Serves 4 potato dumplings

Method

  1. Boil and rice potatoes, then cool slightly.
  2. Mix with flour, egg, and salt to make soft dough.
  3. Wrap each plum in dough, sealing well.
  4. Simmer dumplings until they float and the fruit softens.
  5. Toast breadcrumbs in butter.
  6. Roll gnocchi in crumbs and finish with cinnamon sugar.
Cook's note: Use small plums so the dough cooks before the outside gets heavy.

Why this dish belongs to Friuli Venezia Giulia

Plum gnocchi show the Central European side of Friuli and Trieste, where pasta, dumpling, main course, and dessert can overlap.

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