Receta Greek (And Cypriot) Easter Soup (Mayeritsa)
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 lb lamb on the bone
- 8 c. water
- 1 x onion finely minced
- 3 x celery stalks with leaves finely minced
- 1/4 c. finely-minced parsley
- 1/2 c. rice
- 3 x egg yolks beaten
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 c. lowfat milk Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
Direcciones
- Cut the lamb off the bone and chop it coarsely. Put the meat, the bones, the onion, and the celery into a large saucepan and cover with the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Skim any froth and throw away. Cover the pot and cook for about an hour.
- Stir in the rice and the parsley, cover, and cook for about 25 more min, till the rice is very tender. Remove bones and throw away.
- When ready to serve, whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, and lowfat milk together till smooth, then whisk it slowly into the soup. Let the soup cook, uncovered, for about 5 min. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
- Serve warm to 4 to 6 people. It's also wonderful reheated - so long as you reheat carefully and do not curdle it.
- Comments: This soup is traditional and ritualistic; while a freshly slaughtered spring lamb is roasted for the main course of the Easter feast, this soup, that starts the meal, is supposed to be made out of the remaining parts - the lungs, liver, heart, and intestines cook in a broth made from the lamb's head. Well, this recipe just isn't which pure. On the other hand, it really is lovely - like a savory rice pudding with little bits of lamb and parsley and a lemony tang. Just ignore the fact which you're using cornstarch to approximate the thickening you would have gotten from the entrails. This is a soup which is all about the joy of redemption, the richness of Christian living in Mediterranean communities, and just plain good eating.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 554g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 107 | |
Calories from Fat 2 | 2% |
Total Fat 0.25g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 45mg | 2% |
Potassium 152mg | 4% |
Total Carbs 23.64g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
Sugars 1.6g | 1% |
Protein 2.22g | 4% |