THE LAVA-CHEESE CLOUDS

(Our Play on Gnocchi alla Sorrentina)

THE LAVA-CHEESE CLOUDS

Ingredients: 500g Fresh Gnocchi, 400g Tomato passata, 125g Buffalo Mozzarella (torn), 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Sugar, 1 tsp Dried Basil, 1 small onion (pureed), 20g Parmesan...

Ingredients

  • 500g Fresh Gnocchi
  • 400g Tomato passata
  • 125g Buffalo Mozzarella (torn)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 small onion (pureed)
  • 20g Parmesan

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onion puree in oil until sweet and golden; add spices and a 20ml splash of water.
  2. The Bloom The steam will release the dried herb oils; stir for 1 minute.
  3. The Marriage Add passata and sugar; simmer for 5 minutes then toss with cooked gnocchi.
  4. The Scorch Place in a dish; top with mozzarella and parmesan. Grill at 220°C until the cheese is a bubbling charred lava.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh basil and a drizzle of raw olive oil.

Cuisine: Italian

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