NJ, disco fries, and Italians have longstanding but separate relationships. It’s time they meet.
What are disco fries?
A classic NJ diner offering, disco fries are like Canadian poutine featuring a bed of French fries slathered in brown gravy. The US dish is simply topped with melted mozzarella instead of cheese curds. Urban legend holds that its name came from clubbers looking for a hearty snack after a night of dancing.
Variations
There’s poutine, disco fries, and even gnocchi poutine. Logically, Disco Gnocchi comes next.
Vegan Disco Gnocchi
Description
I assume a 1-lb (454-g) pkg gnocchi. If you can only find 17.6-oz (500-g) pkgs, use 1/3 c (80 mL/75 g) frying oil and a 12-in (25-cm) frying pan for Step 2. All other measurements can remain unchanged.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
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In a 10-in (20-cm) frying pan, arrange gnocchi seam-side up in a single layer. Evenly pour oil over top, then set pan over med-hi heat. Allow gnocchi to cook undisturbed 6-8 min.
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Meanwhile, combine stock, salt (if necessary), and pepper. Set aside.
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Toss gnocchi 2 min, then reduce heat to med-lo. Transfer to a 1.5-qt/L casserole dish leaving behind as much oil as possible.
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Add flour to pan and whisk 1 min, until coated in oil and toasted. Vigorously whisk while slowly adding seasoned stock (from Step 3). Continue whisking another 1-3 min, until gravy is smooth, bubbly, and thickened.
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Drizzle gravy over gnocchi. Top with cheese, then bake 10 min, until melted.
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Garnish with chopped or torn parsley and enjoy immediately.
