Fish Stuffing (Ripieno di Pesce)

This stuffing is best for ravioli. A suitable condiment would be a very light and fluid fish sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

Court Bouillon:
1 cup dry white wine
1 very small onion
1 lemon
A few peppercorns
Salt to taste

Fish Stuffing:
1 pound spinach
1 pound fish fillets, one type or several
1 very small onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. For Court Bouillon: 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.
2. Clean, wash and cook the spinach and then, after having squeezed it well, chop it finely.
3. Mince the onion finely. Heat the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and cook till brown.
4. For Fish Stuffing: 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.
5. 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.