Description
A vibrant and flavorful Korean-inspired dish featuring potato gnocchi tossed in a spicy, savory gochujang sauce. This quick stovetop recipe combines tender gnocchi with a rich glaze made from gochujang, soy sauce, and honey, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with optional toppings like crispy tofu or a soft-boiled egg.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or neutral oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Optional Toppings
- Crispy tofu
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Soft-boiled egg
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the potato gnocchi according to the package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain them well and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Heat the sesame or neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant but not browned.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and water into the skillet. Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Toss gnocchi in sauce: Add the cooked gnocchi and butter to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the gochujang sauce. Continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the gnocchi to develop a slight crispness while the sauce clings nicely.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve the gnocchi hot, optionally topped with crispy tofu, sautéed mushrooms, or a soft-boiled egg for extra texture and protein.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochujang according to your taste.
- Incorporate sautéed vegetables like bok choy, spinach, or bell peppers to make the dish more balanced and nutritious.
- For extra crispiness, pan-fry the cooked gnocchi in a small amount of oil before tossing them with the sauce.
- Use vegan butter and maple syrup for a vegan version of this dish.
