Italian cannelloni has long attracted catalan housewives. on december 26, the day of sant esteve, they are prepared in almost every house in catalonia. according to legend, the basis for the filling was the remains of the roast from the christmas meal. Since then, the recipe has undergone some changes, except for one: the meat is still cooked first and only then scrolled in a meat grinder. Due to this (and not only), the filling turns out very tender, literally melts in the mouth. I offer my own version of this delicious dish.
Cook Time | 70 minutes |
Servings |
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Cannelloni
- 250 gram Turkey (fillet)
- 550 gram Chicken breast
- 400 ml Bechamel
- 2 pieces Tomato or 1 can of tomatoes in their own juice
- 1 piece Onion
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 bunch Coriander
- 1 bunch Rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 100 gram Liver pate
- 100 ml Dry white wine
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Ingredients
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Instructions
- We will prepare the necessary products. The original version uses more fatty meats, such as pork tenderloin and / or chicken thighs. in addition, many add pork sausages (cat. ' botifarres’), lamb brains, chicken liver and foie gras. I have a simplified version: chicken breast, turkey fillet and pork pate. i grated the cheese beforehand and made a bechamel sauce (milk, flour, butter and nutmeg). Instead of 2 tomatoes, I have 1 can of tomatoes in their own juice. Greens of your choice, I have fresh coriander and rosemary
- In the meantime, I'll take care of Cannelloni. The tubes do not require pre-cooking, they can be immediately stuffed and sent to the oven. But I'll go the other way. I pour the cannelloni with hot water from the kettle and keep it for 20 minutes. During this time, they are almost ready. It is very important not to let them stick together and not stick to the dishes. You will need a couple of large pots or a large baking tray
- Next, put the filling on each plate of cannelloni and twist it. This is much more convenient and faster than filling tubes. I often buy cannelloni in plates (like lasagna), but they are not always and not everywhere on sale. If you are afraid of damaging the tubes, you can stuff them without soaking. Fillings can be put a little more than in the photo.