This is the first recipe I've tried from the Cucchiaio d'Argento and I must say I am very pleased with the way it turned out. I can't reproduce the copyright recipe here, but can tell you that the rice is mixed with 3 types of cheese, the centre is filled with a pea and onion mixture and the mould was lined with cooked ham. If you are wondering why there are 2 types of ham shown here, it was just me experimenting, for I had been curious as to why crudo [Parma-style] ham had not been used: I soon found out why; cooked ham is a lot easier to use when you are lining a mould!
I had bought one of those fancy silicone moulds for the adventure and I must admit I hesitated for a minute when it was turning-out time. Then I decided the only thing to do was to be fearless and quick [which is what I convince myself I am when I turn out a semifreddo or anything else] and to my surprise, it unmoulded perfectly.
As you can see from the second picture, the rice stays quite firm, so you can slice it easily to serve.
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That looks intersting. Anything with cheese is usually good!
We lived in Catania with the US Navy, but left in 1971. I used to go into coffee bars and buy something made out of rice with peas, ham, and cheese inside (I think) and then it was shaped into an upside down cone and possibly fried? Do you now what I'm talking about? I'd sure love to see a picture and learn how to make it.
Thanks, Liz- Hi, Betty and welcome. Yes, you are talking about arancini. Most people buy them here rather than make them, but I will look out some recipes for you.
Betty, if ou look at the following post you will see a picture:
http://sicilyscene.blogspot.com/2006/08/sicilian-fast-food-photos.html
It looks delicious :-)
Yes, that's it! Thanks so much. I've never seen it served in an Italian restaurant here. I always liked them. If you find a recipe that would be great.
Alimento magnifico!
Now I know why Inspector Montalbano ("Salvo") is so much in love with Sicily, the lifestyle and the food!
My mother and I actually prefer Salvo over Morse, even Hercule Poirot.
It did turn out well and sounds delicious Welshcakes.
I bought some of those silicone things for muffins but only used them once but my daughter swears by them. I found them rather unstable to handle.
Thanks, Cherrypie. Betty, I'm glad that's the one. I'll find a recipe and let you know. When I made these in the UK, I used to use an Antonio Carluccio recipe. Ciao, Dr CW. I, too, am a Montalbano fan. Much of the TV series is filmed around here. Hi, jmb. I thought the mould was unstable at first but next time I will have more faith!
Looks good! I've been hearing good things about silicon bakeware.
Hi, dragonstar. Yes, I think I'll buy some more of it now.
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