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Gochujang gnocchi
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15 Minute Gochujang Gnocchi

This Korean inspired gnocchi dish is made with sweet and spicy Gochujang and served with a quick pickled cucumber salad. Easy and ready in 20 minutes or less!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Pasta
Keyword: Asian gnocchi, Gochujang gnocchi, Korean gnocchi
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Elaine S.

Ingredients

For the cucumber salad

  • 1 Persian cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 tsp gochujaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the gnocchi

  • 1 lb store bought gnocchi
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • In a bowl, toss cucumber with rice vinegar, green onions, gochujaru and salt. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the gnocchi.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, lime juice, honey, soy sauce and Garlic. 
  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Transfer the cooked gnocchi to a skillet and pour in the gochujang sauce. Whisk together reserved cooking liquid with cornstarch to make a slurry. Add to the skillet and simmer over medium heat until thickened. Add up to 1/4 cup more liquid until desired consistency is reached.  Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil.
  • Serve warm with cucumber salad and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g