Uova in Purgatorio
(Eggs in Purgatory)
- This is a famous tasteful dish,
which is very popular in certain parts of Italy.This dish may
be eaten for breakfast or lunch or even dinner.
- 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 6 anchovy fillets chopped finely
- 4 oz of white wine
- 1 tbs chopped parsly
- 2 cups canned tomato puree
4 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces, a pinch of dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large eggs
1 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano
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- In a medium skillet, cook the
garlic in the oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until
lightly golden. Add the tomato, and the white wine, basil and
salt anchovies, and pepper to taste.
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- Bring to a simmer and cook for
15 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened. Discard the garlic.
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- Break an egg into a small cup.
With a spoon, make a well in the tomato sauce. Slide the egg
into the sauce. Continue with the remaining eggs. Sprinkle with
the cheese. Cover and cook for 3 minutes, or until the eggs
- are done to taste.
- Serve hot
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Anti Pasto
Carciofi Impanati
- Deep Fried Artichokes
Yields: 4 to 6 servings ,
Preparation: 20 minutes,
Cooking: 15 minutes
Ingredient
- 8 small baby artichokes
- - 1 lemon, halved
- - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- - ½ cup cold water
- - 4 large eggs
- - 1 garlic clove, minced
- - 2 tbsp fresh, Italian parsley,
finely chopped
- - Salt and freshly ground pepper
to taste
For Assembly
- - Oil for frying (canola, vegetable)
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1 to 1 ½ cups plain,
fine bread crumbs, preferably homemade
To serve
- - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Preparation : Clean the artichokes. Remove one artichoke at a
time from the acidulated water.
- The easiest way to remove the choke is
to cut the artichoke into quarters lengthwise,
- Proceed by drawing the tip of a knife's
blade across just below the choke to draw it out.
- Then half each quarter and return the
cleaned artichoke to the acidulated water until needed.
- Proceed in the same manner with the remaining
artichokes.
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- Meanwhile, bring a medium-size pot of
cold water to a boil. Add coarse salt to taste.
- Dissolve the flour in the 1/2 cup water
and add it to the pot. When the water returns to a boil drain
the artichokes and place them in the boiling water and cook uncovered
until they are crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain the artichokes, transfer to a platter
lined with paper towels or a kitchen towel to absorb excess water
and let cool covered with a wet kitchen towel.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs,
garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Place the flour and bread crumbs
into separate large bowls. Working in batches, add the artichoke
pieces to the flour and toss, separating the pieces to coat well.
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- Dip the pieces into the egg mixture and
then coat them with the bread crumbs. Repeat until all the artichokes
have been coated.
- Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes. Pour 2 inches
of oil in a heavy, medium-size saucepan, and heat to 350 deg.
F. Lower the artichoke into the hot oil, making sure not to crowd
the pan.
- Fry until they have a nice, golden color.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain
on a platter lined with paper towels.
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- When all the artichokes have been fried,
season with salt and garnish with lemon wedges
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