Cannelloni ala Rossini Recipe

Cannelloni ala Rossini Recipe

Ingredients:  Oven: Preheat to 170°C

Filling:

cup olive oil

1 whole bulb garlic, minced

½ cup big onion, chopped

500 g minced beef/chicken

6 chicken livers, soaked in water and 2 teaspoons for 15 minutes, cleaned and minced

1 cup ham, diced

2 eggs, lightly beaten

Spinach, thinly cut and blanched

Cannelloni wrappers or 40 pieces wanton skins

250 g cheese, grated

 

Seasoning:

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon Italian mixed herbs (dried)

 

White Sauce for spreading:

½ bar butter

½ cup flour

2 cups evaporated milk

2 cups fresh milk

1 cup dairy whipping cream

1 cube chicken or beef stock

 

Salsa Espanol (Spanish tomato relish):

¼ cup olive oil

½ cup big onion, chopped

1 red capsicum, diced

½ kg tomatoes, diced

1 whole bulb garlic, smashed

1½ cup water

Seasoning:-

¼ cup red wine

2 tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

 

Method:

In a frying pan, heat olive oil over low heat.  Fry garlic and onions for 10 minutes.  Add in minced meat, chicken livers and ham.  Stir-fry for 10 minutes.  Add in seasoning, blanched spinach, egg and stir-fry well.  Turn off the heat, remove contents and keep aside to cool.  Place a tablespoon of the cooled filling onto a cannelloni or wanton skin wrapper.  Roll it up tightly.  In an ovenproof dish or baking tray, pour in a layer of white sauce and grated cheese.  Lay the cannelloni pieces on top followed by a layer of cheese slices, salsa espanol, white sauce, wanton rolls, white sauce, salsa espanol and cheese.  Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

 

White Sauce Spreading:

Heat butter, add in chicken or beef cube.  Stir-fry before sprinkling in the flour.  Stir evenly.  Pour in evaporated milk and fresh milk.  Keep on stirring before adding in whipping cream.  When it comes to a boil, turn off the heat.

 

Salsa Espanol:

Heat up olive oil and sauté big onion, red capsicums for 2 minutes.  Add in tomatoes and fry till it softens, add in smashed garlic.  Stir well.  Add in seasoning and simmer for 15 minutes.  Pour into a blender and blend till a paste is obtained.

 

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