Canederli With Speck


Course : Italian
Source:
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


3/4 pound day-old bread -- cut 1/2 inch cubes

1 1/4 cups milk

4 ounces pancetta -- finely chopped

2 ounces liver salami -- cut small cubes

1/2 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

4 ounces butter

2 ounces speck -- cut 1/8 inch julienne

1/2 cup grated asiago cheese
 

Preparation / Directions:


Place bread in mixing bowl and douse with milk, mixing well, and let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place pancetta into a 12-inch to 14-inch sauté pan and place over medium heat. Cook until fat is melting, about 5 minutes, and add bread and milk mixture, liver salami, flour, nutmeg, pepper and salt and stir to mix well, about 1 minute. Remove and allow to cool, about 5 minutes. Add eggs and mix well. Form into 15 to 20 quarter-sized balls. Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Place balls in water and cook 6 to 7 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, place butter and speck in a 12-inch to 14-inch sauté pan and melt over medium heat. Draw canederli well and toss into pan. Add grated cheese and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-1D01)


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