July 17, 2008
This soup is quick and simple to make and is a favorite with all the children (and adults).
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 ml) Pastine (Mamma uses la Molisana 64.Peperini)
6 cups (1500 ml) water
Directions:
- Cook half way or partially cook the little balls of pasta (10 minutes).
- Strain water. Add 6 cups of fresh water to the pastine.
- Bring to a boil again, add 1-1/2 cubes of chicken boullion or equivalent chicken broth.
- Cook for a further 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Serves 6
July 14, 2008
Ingredients:
2 cups (500 ml)
4
1/2 cup (125 ml)
1 tbsp
pinch
2 each
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rice (riso superfine Arborio)
eggs
parmesan cheese
parsley
salt to your desired taste
large garlic cloves (use 3 cloves if small)
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Directions:
- Using a 4 liter pot, cover rice with water, bring to boil.
- Simmer for 20 minutes
- Cool until cold
- Add 4 eggs, parmesan cheese, salt, parsley and garlic
- Mush it or mix all ingredients by hand
- Mold the balls into desired shape
- Fill a deep frying pan with mazzola oil …enough to cover at least half of a rice ball…heat oil and carefully place in the formed rice balls.
- turn quickly, when golden brown place on plate to cool.
This is a great appetizer to bring to a dinner party or finger food for the entire family. They disappear quickly and will soon become a family favorite…. Mangiare!
This soup is quick and simple to make and is a favorite with all the children (and adults).
