You are absolutely right! Farsumagru (or Falsomagro) is undoubtedly the king of Sunday and holiday main courses in Sicily. This dish perfectly embodies the soul of the island: an apparent simplicity that hides a rich and spectacular heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name \u201cFalso magro\u201d is both ironic and imaginative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Falso: because from the outside it looks like a simple, \u201clean\u201d piece of fried meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magro: in the archaic Sicilian dialect it also meant \u201cfull\u201d, but the most common interpretation is precisely the contrast between the simple exterior and the sumptuous filling, which is only revealed when the first slice is cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients for the \u201cSurprise\u201d
To make a real Sicilian braciolone, you don\u2019t have to mess with the filling. Traditionally, it should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meat: A large, thin slice of beef (often the top), carefully beaten.
The \u201cCarpet\u201d: A layer of mortadella, lard or pancetta slices to keep the meat juicy.
The heart: A whole hard-boiled egg (which creates a beautiful targeted effect), combined with diced Ragusano caciocavallo cheese, spinach, minced meat, pine nuts and raisins.
The cooking technique: The sauce is sacred
The braciolone is not baked in the oven, but smothered in tomato sauce (the Sicilian tomato extract is the magic).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meat is first browned and then tied tightly with string to keep the juices inside.
It is deglazed with Etna red wine or Nero d\u2019Avola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is gently cooked for hours in tomato sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result? The meat becomes incredibly tender and the sauce turns into a thick and delicious sauce, perfect for seasoning tagliatelle or macaroni as an appetizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Historical curiosities
The origins of this dish are said to date back to the French rule of Sicily (the Anjou). The name comes from the French expression \u201cfarce maigre\u201d (lean stuffing), but Sicilian chefs, lovers of strong flavors, have transformed this \u201clean stuffing\u201d into a triumph of local ingredients, keeping the name but distorting the concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Table: Secrets of the perfect braciolone
The secret to success: Step by step
Knitting: It must be very tight; the hard-boiled eggs must remain in the center.
Resting: Never cut it right after cooking! It needs to rest for 20 minutes so that the slices are perfect and don’t fall apart.
The cheese: Only use aged Caciocavallo cheese; Parmesan would melt too much and disappear.
Today is December 29th, the perfect time to try this recipe for New Year’s Eve dinner! Would you like the detailed recipe with exact cooking times so as not to spoil the filling?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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