Rice Gnocchi

Ingredients 

• 2 cups rice flour
• Salt to taste
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs
• 2 teaspoons red chilli flakes 
• Salt to taste
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves + to garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 
• 1 teaspoon butter
• A few slices of parmesan cheese
• Toasted bread slices to serve   

Method

1. Pour 2 cups water into a deep non-stick pan, add salt, mix and boil for 1-2 minutes. Add rice flour and mix, cover and cook on low heat for 1 minute. Take the pan off the heat and transfer the dough into a large plate.
2. Knead the dough using the back of a small ladle till it cools slightly. Once the dough is warm, start kneading with the palm of your hands till a smooth and soft dough is formed. Keep the dough covered with a damp muslin cloth.
3. Dip your palm in water and divide the dough into small equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
4. Dip a fork in water and roll the fork over a ball to shape it into a gnocchi. Arrange these gnocchi in a steamer basket.
5. Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Place the steamer basket over it, cover and steam for 5-10 minutes.
6. Switch the heat off and remove the steamer basket and keep aside to cool slightly.
7. Heat olive oil in non-stick wok, add garlic, mix and sauté on medium heat for 1 minute. Add fresh mixed herbs and red chilli flakes and mix well. Add the prepared gnocchi, toss well and saute for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add salt and crushed black peppercorns and toss well. Add basil leaves and parsley and mix till well combined.  Add butter and toss well.
9. Transfer into serving bowl, sprinkle some parmesan cheese slices and few fresh basil leaves serve hot with toasted bread slices.