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Polpettine di spinaci (Spinach croquettes)

This Venetian recipe is perfect for Chanukah

December 12, 2022 09:30
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Photo: Jennifer Balcombe
1 min read

Cook: 20 minutes

Serves: 4-6

This Venetian Jewish dish makes a great starter or finger food. The recipe calls for both fresh and dried breadcrumbs. For soft crumbs, challah works well but sourdough is also good. If you prefer your croquettes bright green, just fry them without a coating. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice or crème fraiche.

Method

  • Wash the spinach and (still wet) put it in a deep saucepan with the coarse/kosher salt, cover and cook over high heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring once or twice.

  • Once wilted and tender, drain it, rinse in cold water and, using your hands, squeeze out as much of the water as you can. Roughly chop.

Ingredients

450g fresh spinach, washed

1 tsp coarse or kosher salt

100ml olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

40g soft fresh bread crumb, from challa or sourdough

3 tbsp milk (any type)

1 large egg + 1 yolk

A pinch ground nutmeg

2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs for the mix, plus 50g for coating (optional)

1 lemon, cut in segments to serve

Crème fraiche (optional)

 Salt and pepper to taste