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Ingredients:

For the Gnocchi:

• 2 medium purple sweet potatoes
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ tsp salt

For the Miso Butter Sauce:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Bake or steam the sweet potatoes until soft. Mash them and let them cool.
2. Mix in egg yolk and salt, then gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
3. Roll the dough into ropes and cut into small gnocchi pieces.
4. Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, then drain.
5. Melt butter in a pan, stir in miso, soy sauce, honey, and water.
6. Toss the gnocchi in the sauce and serve with fresh herbs and sesame seeds.

Pros:

✅ Stunning purple color makes it visually appealing
✅ Sweet and savory flavors blend beautifully
✅ Gluten-free option by using alternative flour

Cons:

❌ Can be tricky to get the gnocchi texture right
❌ Miso butter might be an acquired taste for some

Would you like more fusion recipes or classic dishes with a twist? 😊