
Bean Soup Fritters
Frittelle di Minestra di Fagioli
Traditional bean soup fritters, Parmigiano Reggiano and eggs, fried in lard and complete with salami.
Bean soup fritters are a rustic and hearty dish, perfect for transforming soup into a more compact and delicious dish. The batter combines the creamy texture of the beans with the structure of the eggs and flour, while the Parmigiano Reggiano adds flavor and a full-bodied taste. The salami, placed on the surface during cooking, introduces an intense note and helps make each fritter richer. Frying in lard It develops a golden, fragrant crust, contrasting with a soft interior, as long as the mixture remains fluid and the fat is hot. Resting for at least an hour helps the dough even out before baking. This recipe is traditional.
Instructions
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Prepare the dough
Add the bean soup to the 00 flour, The Parmigiano Reggiano grated cheese and eggs. Season with salt and pepper, then mix vigorously until you obtain a smooth mixture, without any visible lumps of flour and with a creamy consistency.
Adjust the consistency
Evaluate the density of the dough and add a little water if necessary, stirring after each addition. Achieve a creamy, fluid consistency, soft enough to be scooped out with a spatula. tablespoon and easily poured into skillet.
Let the dough rest
60 minLet the dough rest for at least an hour. During this time, the flour will hydrate and the mixture will become more uniform. Once the dough is ready, check again to ensure it remains creamy and fluid, stirring it briefly before frying.
Heat it up lard
Heat it up lard in one skillet Suitable for frying. Bring it to a temperature high enough for the batter to sizzle immediately upon contact: the fat must be very hot and not just lukewarm, to prevent the pancake from absorbing too much of it. lard.
Pour the pancakes
Pour a spoonful of batter into the lard boiling, forming a distinct portion. Observe the edge: it should begin to set and brown while the surface loses its initial fluidity, indicating that the pancake can be garnished and then turned.
Add the salami
Peel a slice of salami and place it on top of each fritter while the batter is still cooking. Place it gently, without pressing too hard, so it stays on the surface and integrates into the fritter during the next flip.
Revolt and complete
Flip the pancake at the appropriate time, when the first side is firm and golden. Cook until the surface is evenly colored and the batter is cooked through in the center; then drain it from the oven. lard and proceed with the other portions.
Chef's Tips
Keep the mixture creamy and fluid, adjusting with a little water if necessary: ​​this way each spoonful is distributed throughout the lard without remaining too thick in the center.
Ingredients
- Ingredients for 4 people
- 2 ladles of bean soup (3 tbsp) 3 tablespoons Of 00 flour
- (1.41 oz) 40 g of Parmigiano Reggiano grated
- 3 eggs
- 8 slices of salami
- salt and pepper
- lard for frying
Can't find it in the US?
- 00 flourMost US supermarkets
All-purpose flour, same weight
Or: Bread flour for pizza and bread
- lardMost US supermarkets
Vegetable shortening, same weight, for doughs and pastry
Or: Neutral oil for frying; butter for doughs, 20% more by weight
Shortening has a neutral flavor; butter browns faster.
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