Sieved Zucchini Mould
Origin: Florence, Italy
Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891
Ingredients
- 600 g zucchini
- 40 g grated Parmesan
- 4 count eggs
- 1/4 count onion
- celery
- carrot
- parsley
- oil
- 60 g butter
- 2 spoonful flour
- 4 dl milk
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Make a battuto of onion, celery, carrot, and parsley; cook in oil until colored.
- Add the chunked zucchini with salt and pepper, brown, then finish cooking with water.
- Drain and sieve the zucchini dry, then add the Parmesan and eggs.
- Make a balsamella with the butter, flour, and milk; combine everything.
- Cook in a smooth ring mould in a bain-marie, unmould hot, fill the center with a delicate stew, and serve.