POLPETE SANDWICH
Ingredients:
For Polpete:
3 slices sandwich bread, crust removed
1 cup whole milk
2 eggs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 kg mince beef
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
vegetable oil for frying
For one sandwich:
2 slices bread
2 polpete, halved
fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
mayonnaise, to taste
Instructions
Polpete:
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In a large bowl, soak bread in milk for 4 – 5 minutes.
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To the bread mixture, add eggs and beat together.
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Add garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
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Add the meat and gently work the mixture with your hands to combine the ingredients.
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Using ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop out the meat mixture and roll out the balls. Gently press the center of the ball to get flat shape.
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In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
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Working in batches, cook Polpete on each side until browned and cooked through.
Sandwich:
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Spread one side of bread slices with mayonnaise. Assemble the sandwich with Polpete and fresh parsley.
Entertaining tips:
- Polpete Sandwich is a great option to serve at a kids’ party or to a children attending your dinner party.
- It is also a great choice for your next tea party. You can make Polpete a day before and keep them in refrigerator and assemble the sandwich before your guests arrive.