Behind the scenes - Andy Bates from the Fawkner: Gnocchi, Part 2
Monday, 30 March 2009
The Fawkner Bistro Bar is located in leafy South Yarra across the road from iconic Fawkner park.
Andy Bates is head chef and part owner, and has invited us into his kitchen to talk us through some of the dishes that makes The Fawkner such a remarkable dining establishment.
In the first part of this two-part podcast, Andy showed us the secrets of his Parisienne Gnocchi. Here, he explains how to put the finishing touches on this sumptuous dish.
Click on the player to continue cooking with Andy:
Gnocchi starting in the pan...
...Ingredients...
...Add it all to the pan...
...Just add Andy!
Ingredients
Gnocchi
Salt and pepper
A knob of butter
Roasted tomatoes
French or Ligurian olives
Blanched green beans
1. To serve, sauté gnocchi in a medium to hot pan with a little
oil.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add a knob of butter.
4. Add tomatoes, then olives.
5. Next, add the blanched green beans.
6. Toss well. Finally, add grated parmesan and fresh torn basil to taste.
7. Enjoy!
The Fawkner Bistro Bar is located opposite Fawkner Park at:
52 Toorak Road West, South Yarra
Victoria 3141 Australia
Phone +613 9867 5853
Fax +613 9804 5439
