There Easter 2020 it will be a Easter different from usual but that doesn't mean we have to give up celebrating this day symbol of hope and rebirth with joy and gratitude. We at ViVi We wish you a peaceful Easter, with the certainty that we will soon be back to hugging each other tighter than ever.
In the meantime, how about bringing some of the our recipes, perfect for Easter and Easter Monday lunch? They are simple and above all delicious. From the tart with corallina salami to fried meatballs lamb typical of Greek cuisine, here are our ideas for a A delicious, bio-vicious, and original Easter!
Lamb Keftedes Meatballs: The Recipe
The variegated ViVi's kitchen he is always looking for new flavors, a Taste from the world, which adds that little something extra! Travelling with taste is possible, and who doesn't love dishes and colors of Greece, with its crystal-clear sea and Mediterranean cuisine?
For Easter ViVi brings to the table the keftedes, delicious lamb meatballs, mint and fresh yogurt sauce. Here are our tips.
Ingredients
350g minced lamb
150g minced veal
1 large onion, finely chopped (preferably Tropea)
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
60 g of fresh or preserved tomato pulp
50g of Parmesan or another mature cheese
2 slices of stale bread or 50 g of breadcrumbs
50 ml of red wine to soak the bread
Salt & Pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 bunch of chopped mint
extra virgin olive oil for frying
Procedure
- Place the bread slices on a plate and soak them in the red wine and let them absorb the flavour for about 10 minutes.
- Place the minced meat in a bowl and add all the finely chopped ingredients.
- Carefully squeeze the bread slices and crumble them into the mixture. If the crust isn't softened enough, just add the crumbs.
- Mix the mixture with your hands until it forms a compact dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little tomato. If it's too dry, add a little more breadcrumbs.
- Let it rest in the refrigerator for a few hours (better still, overnight, like we do at ViVi) to allow the meat to absorb the right amount of flavor.
- Once removed from the refrigerator, take the dough and form meatballs of about 50 g each, then flour them carefully.
- In a large, shallow pan, heat the olive oil and fry the keftedes over medium heat. Watch the oil temperature—it shouldn't be too hot—and turn the meatballs occasionally to ensure they're cooked through.
- Once cooked, place the keftedes on baking paper to absorb the excess frying oil.
Advice
To avoid frying and get a lighter result, you can cook the meatballs in a non-stick pan, in a baking dish or on the grill.
The success of keftedes depends a lot on the meat you are going to use. Some examples? Try using, together with the lamb, also a mix of veal and pork and you will get even softer and tastier meatballs. If, on the other hand, you prefer to use only veal, ask your butcher to choose the fattest part.
Tzatziki sauce: the recipe
How about a fresh yogurt sauce to accompany it? Here's the original recipe for tzatziki sauce, perfect to serve with keftedes meatballs… You won't be able to do without it!
Ingredients:
400g Greek yogurt
1 cucumber
2 cloves of garlic
20 g extra virgin olive oil
10 g white wine vinegar
Salt to taste.
Procedure:
- Wash and remove the seeds from the cucumber, then grate it with a coarse grater without removing the peel. Let the cucumber rest in a colander over a bowl for at least an hour, so that it loses its moisture.
- Meanwhile, peel the garlic cloves, removing the core (the small green part inside), chop them finely and crush them until you obtain a cream.
- Pour the yogurt into a bowl, season with salt, add the oil and vinegar alternately, and mix well. Then, squeeze the cucumber through a sieve to remove all the water and add it to the yogurt. Finally, add the garlic cream.
- Let the tzatziki sauce rest in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to blend together.
Corallina salami and pecorino cheese tartlet: the recipe
The flan with corallina salami and pecorino cheese heart It is instead a dish with typically Italian flavours. All you need is few ingredients for a recipe that will please both adults and children!
Ingredients (for 8 mini cakes or for a 20cm diameter cake)
150g grated pecorino cheese
3 whole eggs
300 g white flour 00
100 ml of milk
120g diced salami
100g Emmental or Fontina
16 g pizza baking powder
A pinch of black pepper
Procedure:
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the pepper using a hand whisk, then add the grated pecorino.
- First add the milk, then the flour and baking powder; mix well until the mixture is smooth.
- At this point, add the diced salami and cheese.
- Divide the mixture into 8 greased and floured molds (they can be ceramic, silicone or aluminum) and bake for about 30 minutes in a very hot oven at 180°.
- Serve the tarts while still warm, so that the cheese inside is still melted… A real treat for the palate!
A piece of advice: if you don't have single-serving molds, you can easily use a normal 20 cm diameter cake tin or even a plum cake tin.
Warm Chocolate Orange Cake: The Recipe
And to end on a sweet note, one of our dessert Favorites: the cake with a warm orange chocolate heart. A delightful treat for the palate, to be savored bite after bite!
Ingredients for 6 mini soufflés
150g dark chocolate
100 g brown sugar
150 g butter
40 g 00 flour
3 whole eggs
Peel of an organic orange (untreated)
1 pinch of salt
Procedure:
- Wash the orange thoroughly and grate the zest, setting it aside.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a small saucepan over a bain-marie and add the butter and sugar, cooking for 5 minutes, until the mixture is smooth.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then add the whole eggs, sifted flour, salt, and orange zest one at a time, mixing well with a hand whisk to dissolve any lumps.
- Divide the mixture into 6 greased and floured molds (they can be ceramic, silicone, or aluminum) and place them in the freezer for 90 minutes, making sure they are positioned horizontally.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes and serve immediately, turning the mold upside down and decorating as desired with caramelized orange peel, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. The center should remain soft and melting!
It's a really easy recipe but of sublime goodness... Try it and believe it!
Are you ready to prepare a delicious Easter lunch?