A gourmet twist on mortadella revives nostalgic flavours
In the past, mortadella was often considered a low-quality cold cut typically served as a substitute for a cutlet at dinner. Fans of Italian cuisine, however, appreciate it as a delicious delicacy quite different from ham-like products. This recipe bridges these two worlds, transforming mortadella into a tasty sandwich addition.
Mortadella fried in breadcrumbs was a popular dish for the whole family. This recipe is a bit different—a delicious, homemade sandwich cold cut. It impresses with its composition, eclipsing store-bought products. Moreover, it's easier to prepare than you might think.
Homemade mortadella with pistachios - recipe for poultry cold cut
It's fresh, tasty, and of good quality, and what's more, it's really simple to make. A slice of fresh bread with homemade cold cuts is a simple route to happiness.
For some, a culinary return to the Communist era also offers the chance to enjoy a tasty and healthy version of forgotten flavours.
Ingredients:
- 5 chicken quarters,
- 4 carrots,
- 2 parsley roots,
- half a celery root,
- 1 leek,
- 1 tablespoon salt,
- 2 bay leaves,
- 3-4 allspice berries,
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic,
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg,
- 1.5 teaspoons salt,
- 1.2 teaspoons pepper,
- 28 grams gelatin sheets, soaked,
- 500 millilitres broth,
- 70 grams pistachios.
Preparation Method:
Step 1. Place the chicken, halved onion, peeled carrots, parsley roots, leek, celery, and peeled garlic cloves in a large pot. Add bay leaves, allspice, and salt, then pour in 2 litres of water. Boil for 90 minutes.
Step 2. Cool the meat and separate it from the bones; set aside the vegetables. Add the soaked gelatin to 500 millilitres of broth and mix.
Step 3. Place the meat in a food processor, add the cooked carrots, dried garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and pour in the gelatin-infused broth. Blend into a smooth mass.
Step 4. Transfer the mass to a pitcher, add pistachios, and stir.
Step 5. Pour the mixture into a clean water bottle with the top cut off. Refrigerate until the mass sets well.
Step 6. After that, cut the plastic bottle and slice the cold cuts. Enjoy!
