FOOD
04 Jul, 2023
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Christmas Roulade
Prep Time : 15 Minutes
Cooking Time : 1 Hour 30 minutes
Serves : 3 People
Another Italian classic to serve at your big Christmas lunch, our roulade, also known as involtini, brings the rich flavour of caramelised vegetables and traditional seasonings in little bundles with Sorrentina’s Silician Milk Bread. Serve these small bites of joy as an appetiser, or enjoy it alongside your favourite meats and baked potatoes. Choose from our pastas and assortment of Italian desserts and you're all set to serve up an Italian feast.
PREP TIME
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
COOKING TIME
1 Hour 30 minutes
1 Hour 30 minutes
SERVES
3 People
3 People
Ingredients
FOR THE STUFFING
50g, Carrot
20g, Celery
20g, Onions
2, Sorrentina's Sicilian Milk Loaf
50g, Butter
25g, Sage
100ml, White wine
30ml, Brandy
Seasoning as needed (Salt and Pepper)
FOR SOAKING FRUITS:
100g, Almond
100g, Prunes
100g, Apricot
200g, Cranberry
100g, Candied orange
100g, Raisins
100g, Walnuts
100g, Dried figs
100g, Candied lemons
15g, Dry ginger powder
15g, Cinnamon powder
500ml, Red Wine
250ml, Rum
250ml, Brandy
FOR FINISHING
10g, Butter
Preparation
FOR SOAKED FRUITS:
1. Soak dry fruits well in rum, white wine, brandy and the spices and rest it overnight
FOR STUFFING:
- Cut the bread into even cubes and then toast them gently
- In a pan, heat some olive oil and then add carrots. Cook them untl they get a nice golden caramelisation from outside
- Add celery and onions and cook it through, then add sage
- Deglaze the mixture with white wine and take it off heat
- To the hot mixture, add toasted bread, soaked fruits, brandy and mix it well
- Once done, let the mixture cool down
- Next, squeeze the mixture dry
- Roll it all into roulade (tube-like shape) using a silver foil or cling wrap
- Steam it for 15 minutes so that it gets nicely binded
- After steaming, allow the roulade to cool down and set for about an hour
- Cut the roulade into medallions, sear on a pan with a bit of butter and serve
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