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This traditional recipe inspired by my beloved home region of Abruzzo, it\u2019s a perfect example of what we used to call \u2018cucina povera\u2019, the cuisine of the poor. Originally it was made with stale bread and leftover cheese. It shows how Italians were able to make use of humble leftovers and turn them into tasty dishes. These polpette<\/i> are great as meatless main course, or you can easily served them as appetizer in smaller portions.<\/p>\n
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Ingredients for the \u2018meatballs\u2019:<\/strong>
\n150 g of grated Grana Padano PDO cheese
\n2 to 3 eggs
\n250 g of rustic bread (crust removed)
\n500 ml of veg oil (for frying)
\n50 ml of milk (optional)
\n100 gr of cooked greens, well drained (like spinach)
\nSalt and pepper to taste<\/h4>\nFor the greens:<\/strong>
\n2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
\n1 garlic clove
\n400 gr of cime di rapa (or other green leaves)
\n1 red chili optional<\/h4>\nFor the Grana Padano sauce:<\/strong>
\n250 ml of double cream
\n100 gr of grated Grana Padano PDO cheese
\nSalt and pepper (to taste)<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-2px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Preparation<\/h1>\n
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STEP 1<\/p>\n
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Blanch the green leaves in salted boiling water until tender (depending on what type you choose) and cool them in iced water to retain the colour. Keep in mind that leaves might cook in less than 1 minute, quicker than stalks. Heat up a sauce pan and drain the greens.<\/h4>\n
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STEP 2<\/p>\n
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Fry a garlic clove opened in half with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and when golden add the leaves. Add chopped chilly and season to taste. Stir and fry for about 2 minutes and remove from the heat. Keep some green as garnish, remove the garlic, chop roughly the rest and squeeze out the water in excess.<\/h4>\n
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STEP 3<\/p>\n
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Take the crust less bread and chop roughly into small cubes. Mix the chopped bread with the eggs, the Grana Padano cheese and the chopped greens<\/i>. Be careful in adding salt and pepper.<\/h4>\n
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STEP 4<\/p>\n
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Mix by hands until well incorporated but do not knead for too long, you want a rough feel to it. If the mixture looks to dry and it does not bind together add a splash of milk, on the other hand if it looks too wet add some more chopped bread and\/or cheese.
\nCreate small polpette by hands and place them on a platter. Traditionally, they should not be larger than 3 cm.<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”recipe_single_button” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Merriweather||on||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”26px” background_color=”gcid-26f0371c-74dd-4e63-bbf8-f8ec94f09a6d” transform_scale=”90%|90%” text_orientation=”center” width=”15%” width_tablet=”24%” width_phone=”25%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”0px||20px|-10px|false|false” custom_padding=”15px|20px|15px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|50px|50px|50px|50px” border_style_all=”none” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-26f0371c-74dd-4e63-bbf8-f8ec94f09a6d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color%22,%22background_color%22,%22background_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
STEP 5<\/p>\n
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To prepare the cheese sauce heat up the cream and when hot remove from the heat and put in the grated Grana Padano. Season to taste if necessary. Keep warm but do not overboil it as the sauce could split.<\/h4>\n
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STEP 6<\/p>\n
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Heat the vegetable oil, ready to fry the polpette for 3-4 minutes until well golden, at a medium temperature. If unsure, cut one open, it needs to be hot in the middle. Drain the polpette from the oil, and dry on kitchen paper.<\/h4>\n
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STEP 7<\/p>\n
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Spread a generous spoonful of cheese sauce on the centre of the plate and create a base for the polpette with the leaves. Gently place the cheese balls on top and garnish with extra grated Grana Padano if desired and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and chili if you want. Enjoy while hot!<\/h4>\n
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Chef’s tip<\/h3>\n
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I used quite a lot of Grana Padano when making the polpette, therefore be mindful with the salt as the cheese is already rich and tasty.<\/h4>\n
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