In Sicily, cuisine is given great attention. This region gave the world a lot of goodies: ice cream, cherry tomatoes, various snacks. Sicilians have a leisurely meal, enjoying every bite of food. Lunch on the island is rich in aromas and high nutritional value.
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You will need
- - 1 onion;
- - 2-3 tablespoons olive oil;
- - 1 carrot;
- - 500-600 g of minced meat (beef or a mixture of beef with veal);
- - 200 g of frozen green peas;
- - ½ cup white wine;
- - 150-200 g of mashed tomatoes;
- - 300 g of boiled rice;
- - 4 pitas;
- - teflon stewpan or deep frying pan.
Instruction manual
1
Heat olive oil in a pan / stewpan. Add onion, chopped into small squares. Cut the carrots lengthwise into four parts, then cut them across (you get small quarters). Attach to the onion and mix.
2
Mince the meat well, season with salt, pepper and other spices to taste. Add thawed peas to it. Transfer the mixture to the pan. Reduce the heat a little and mix the minced meat with peas with onions and carrots.
3
After two minutes, add white wine. Stir constantly until the drink has completely evaporated. Stuffing should look a little dried. Add mashed tomatoes to the mixture, mix well. Set the fire to a minimum, close the lid and cook the dish for another 3-7 minutes (time depends on the power of the stove).
4
Add boiled rice to the mix of minced meat, mix all the ingredients. Serve on the table in a small bowl, garnishing with a sprig of greenery. If you do not like rice, use prepared minced meat as a filling for pita.
note
This dish is very nutritious and perfect as a lunch or dinner for both women and men.
Useful advice
If possible, use fresh (in the same amount) peas instead of ice cream.