
Garda Rognosa Omelette
Frittata Rognosa del Garda
The Frittata Rognosa del Garda is a rich omelette with eggs, pork, smoked pancetta, onion and celery.
The Frittata Rognosa del Garda is a rustic and hearty dish, suitable for an informal lunch, a simple dinner or to be served immediately after cooking. Its character depends on the combination of the softness of the eggs and a tasty filling, in which the pork and the smoked pancetta bring intensity, while onion and celery add aromatic notes and a more complex texture. Grated cheese completes the dough and helps make it compact and tasty. The technique requires twofold attention: the filling must cook for a long time to be well-blended and dry, while the frittata must set in a skillet Greasy and very hot, so as to form a solid surface and maintain a soft interior. The recipe is referred to as Lombard.
Instructions
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Prepare the celery
30 minBoil the celery for at least thirty minutes, then drain and chop finely. Make sure it is tender right down to the core and easy to cut: this consistency will allow the celery to blend with the soffritto without leaving any fibrous pieces.
Slice the onion
Finely chop the onion, keeping the size as uniform as possible. Regular chopping promotes even cooking and allows the onion to soften without burning during the preparation of the dish. soffritto.
Start the soffritto
Heat oil and butter in a skillet, then add the onion and chopped celery. Brown over medium heat, stirring, until the onion becomes soft and slightly translucent and the mixture It releases a sweet scent, without taking on a dark color.
Brown pancetta and meat
Add the smoked pancetta cut into small pieces and salt in moderation. When the pancetta has started to brown, add the minced pork and mix to distribute it in the bottom, avoiding leaving compact lumps.
Cook the filling
40 minLet it cook the mixture for at least forty minutes, stirring occasionally. Maintain a regular cooking until the meat is well cooked, the pancetta It is browned and the onion and celery are completely combined; the base should appear dry and fragrant.
Beat eggs and cheese
Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them until frothy. a mixture Smooth. Add the grated cheese and mix thoroughly, so the cheese is distributed throughout the egg without forming lumps and the base of the omelette remains uniform.
Combine the compounds
Mix the mixture of eggs and cheese with the cooked filling. Mix gently but thoroughly, until the meat is evenly distributed, pancetta, onion and celery throughout the mixture, leaving no areas composed solely of eggs.
Cook the omelette
Anoint one skillet and heat it well, then pour the mixtureLet it set without moving it until the base is firm and the edges are cooked; the surface should remain soft enough to allow you to turn the omelette without breaking it.
Turn and serve
Flip the frittata over and finish cooking until the other side is set and lightly golden. Serve immediately on warm plates, so it retains its soft texture and the filling remains easily discernible.
Chef's Tips
The editorial staff recommends cooking the filling slowly for at least forty minutes, so the meat, pancetta, onion and celery are well mixed before adding them to the eggs.
Ingredients
- Ingredients for 4 people
- 6 fresh eggs
- 1 large onion
- (5.29 oz) 150 g minced pork, celery
- (3.53 oz) 100 g of smoked pancetta oil, butter
- grated cheese
- salt and pepper
Can't find it in the US?
- smoked pancettaItalian delis or online
Thick-cut smoked bacon
Bacon is sweeter.
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