Argentine · main
Nioquis (Potato Gnocchi)
Nioquis (Potato Gnocchi) reads richness 5.6, sourness 4.6 and umami 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine main, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.6 · Sourness 4.6 · Umami 4.3 · Salinity 4.3 · Fruity 3.8 · Sweetness 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.3 · Citrus 1.5 · Bitterness 0.8 · Earthy 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 2 lbs floury potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Time & effort: about 55 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 280.9 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 3.2 g fat, 56.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Bake or boil potatoes, then rice them while still hot and mix with flour, egg, and salt to form a light dough.
- Roll into ropes, cut into small pillows, and press with a fork.
- Drop into boiling salted water until they float, then toss with your chosen sauce.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Asopao de Pollo — Puerto Rican
- Ploughman's Lunch — British
- Pasteles de Masa — Puerto Rican
- Raggmunk med Fläsk (Potato Pancakes with Salt Pork and Lingonberries) — Swedish
- Pizza Margherita — Italian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.