This stuffing is best for ravioli. A suitable
condiment would be a very light and fluid fish sauce.
Fish Stuffing (Ripieno di
Pesce)
For the court bouillon:
1 cup dry white wine
1 very small onion
1 lemon
A few peppercorns
Salt
For the fish stuffing:
1 pound spinach
1 pound fish fillets, one type or several
1 very small onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg
Salt
Pepper
- Make a court bouillon with water, white
wine, thinly sliced onion, 2 to 3 slices of lemon, 3 peppercorns
and salt. Let it cool in its broth.
- Clean, wash and cook the spinach and then,
after having squeezed it well, chop it finely.
- Mince the onion finely. Heat the butter
in a saucepan. Add the onion and cook till brown.
- In the meantime, drain the fish, bone
it, cut the flesh in small pieces and add to the onion. Add the
spinach, mix well and cook over a very low heat for a few minutes.
Pour the mixture into a bowl and let cool.
- After mixture has cooled, mix in the egg
and a pinch of salt and pepper to get a smooth mixture. Keep
the stuffing in a cool place until, needed.
Makes ? servings.
Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.