Stuffed Celery - {Sedani Ripieni}

Recipe Ingredients

1		Bunch celery (large)
		Salt - to taste
1		Stale bread - soaked in
		Milk - and squeezed dry
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Lean ground beef
3		Eggs
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely-chopped Italian parsley
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Unbleached flour
		Olive oil - as needed
1		Garlic clove - finely chopped
1 1/2 cups	93g / 3.3oz	Coarsely-chopped peeled ripe tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Separate the celery stalks and remove the stringy fibers. Cut the ribs in to 36 (2 1/2-inch) pieces. Place in a saucepan with 1 teaspoon salt. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, and cook, covered 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Place the soaked bread and meat in a bowl. Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mix well to combine. Divide into 18 small balls.

Place 1 small ball between 2 pieces of celery and press so that they hold together. Roll in 1/2 cup flour and lay on a sheet tray. Continue until all ingredients have been used.

Beat the remaining eggs with a pinch of salt. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet, dip the stuffed celery in the beaten egg and then into the other 1/2 cup flour. Fry in the oil until golden on all sides.

Place in a large skillet in a single layer. Add the garlic, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons oil, remaining parsley, and small amounts of salt and pepper. Place over medium heat and cook, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2C33) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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