Sciusceddu (Italian Meatball and Egg Soup)
Sciusceddu (Italian Meatball and Egg Soup)
Sciusceddu is a dish that comes from the city of Messina in Sicily, where it is traditionally served at Easter.
Ingredents
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4 cups meat broth
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7 oz veal meat , chopped
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2 oz breadcrumbs
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3 ½ oz caciocavallo cheese , grated
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3 eggs
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3 ½ oz ricotta cheese
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parsley , chopped
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salt and pepper
Directions
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Make a mixture of minced meat, one egg, breadcrumbs, half of the grated Caciocavallo cheese (or Parmesan), chopped parsley and a little water; then form meatballs about the size of a small egg.
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In another bowl, beat the eggs with the Ricotta cheese , the remaining Caciocavallo cheese and a dash of salt and pepper.
Bring the broth to the boil and dump the meatballs in.
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Cook for about twenty minutes, then add the egg mixture, stirring vigorously for a few moments. Remove from heat and serve
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