🥔 Banana Island Green Banana Flour Potato Gnocchi

Medium Difficulty (★★★★☆) | 80 min dough prep | 15 min cooking & plating

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine Type: Comfort food / Fusion / Gluten‑Free

Special Note: Uses green banana flour (gluten‑free) + turmeric

Prep Time: 80 mins (shaping dough)

Cook Time: 15 mins

Yield: Serves 4

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🧰 Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowl
• Large pot
• Strainer/colander
• Frying pan with lid
• Spatula

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🍌 Ingredients (for ~4 servings)

• 500 g whole potatoes (with skin)
• 150 g Banana Island green banana flour
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 g salt
• 50 ml water (added during cooking)

Chef’s Tip: Serve with your favorite sauce—cream, tomato, pesto, or olive oil.

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👩🍳 How to Make

1️⃣ Boil the Potatoes (40–50 min)

• Wash potatoes well to remove dirt. Keep the peel on.
• Submerge in cold water and boil for ~40–50 minutes until soft.
• Why? Cold-water cooking enhances flavor and sweetness, especially in root vegetables—and keeps nutrient-rich skin intact.

2️⃣ Mash the Potatoes

• Drain well and peel while still lukewarm.
• Mash into a bowl until smooth.

3️⃣ Form the Gnocchi Dough

• To the mashed potatoes, add Banana Island green banana flour, beaten egg, turmeric, and salt.
• Combine into soft, pliable dough.
• Tip: Turmeric’s curcumin is better absorbed with fats like butter or avocado oil.

4️⃣ Shape Gnocchi

• Pinch off small portions and gently form into oval pillows (about “al-satang” size).
• Optional: roll on a fork for ridges.

5️⃣ Pan-Fry Gnocchi

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
• Pan-fry gnocchi for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
• Add 50 ml water, cover and steam for 3 minutes.
• Flip and cook another 5 minutes without lid until crispy and cooked through.
• Transfer to serving plate.

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🌟 Highlights & Benefits

• Gluten-Free & Nutritious: Green banana flour provides structure without gluten, and golden Yukon-type potatoes keep the dough light.
• Rich in Antioxidants: Turmeric adds anti-inflammatory benefits—enhanced by healthy fats during cooking
• Versatile: Perfect with cream, tomato, herb pesto, or flavored oils.

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🔍 Related Inspiration

• Green banana gnocchi is used around the world as a gluten-free alternative, often pan-fried for a crispy finish
• Turmeric in gnocchi not only adds color but delivers healthful curcumin, boosting flavor and vibrancy

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✨ Serve It Like…

• Toss with browned butter and sage for a classic flavor twist.
• Add cream sauce for plush comfort-or-plate with fresh tomato or basil pesto.
• Top with parmesan or nutritional yeast for a savory finish