Indomex Original Recipe – Creamy Korean Gnocchi

I am a little obsessed with Gochujang! There is always spicy Kimchi hiding in my fridge in a tightly closed bottle (my family simply don’t appreciate to “sweaty sock” aroma of this little jar of funky goodness) and I sneak a tablespoon of this spicy-sweet deeply delicious paste into sauces, marinades and soups whenever I can.

But why Gochujang? I have always been intrigued by Asian flavours, but only recently discovered Korean cuisine thanks to my nephew who spent a few years teaching English in Korea – there is nothing better than crispy KFC (that’s Korean Fried Chicken) dipped in “Bang Bang” Sauce, or a bowl of Bibimbap topped with vinegary sweet & sour pickles and a fried egg; but there is one dish that dreams are made of – Tteokbokki!  Spicy, sweet, garlicky, slightly smoky but definitely funky flavours combined with chewy rice cakes – Street Food flavour at its best and very moreish!

While delicious and traditional, the glutinous rice cakes used in Tteokbokki are not always easy to find without a Korean market around the corner. Luckily, store-bought gnocchi makes for a great substitute and this Creamy Korean Gnocchi ticks all the boxes.

Creamy Korean Gnocchi

serves 2-4

Ingredients

• 500g gnocchi
• ½ cup bacon, cut into thin strips
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 heaped tablespoon gochujang paste
• ½ cup Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry Sherry)
• 1 cup sour cream
• Small bag baby spinach (about 2 cups)
• ¼ cup finely grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

• Bring a pot of salted water to the boil
• Add the gnocchi and cook, stirring occasionally, until they rise to the surface then drain
• Pan fry the bacon until slightly crispy
• Add in the garlic and gochujang and stir until everything is combined
• Deglaze the pan by adding the Chinese Shaoxing wine or Sherry – add the sour cream & stir.
• Toss the cooked gnocchi in the sauce
• Add the baby spinach and Parmesan and stir until combined
• Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and serve

Don’t have Gochujang Paste? Replace with a tablespoon of good quality tomato paste, a tablespoon of Indomex Sriracha and ½ teaspoon of smoked sweet paprika for a sweet and spicy smoky Asian fusion Gnocchi

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