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Stuffed Lettuce Leaves

Blanch leaves, fill with seasoned meat mixture, roll and tie. Poach in broth for 10 minutes, untie, and serve.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 420 kcals 1680 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.5 grams 90 grams
Fat 30 grams 120 grams
Protein 27.5 grams 110 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Dairy
15
ml
Milk
A little
40
g
1
unit
2
tbsp
Parmesan
Grated
GrainsCereals
Liquids
150
ml
Meat
200
g
Veal
Minced
50
g
Calf's Brains
Blanched (Optional)
50
g
Sweetbreads
Blanched (Optional)
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
stalk
Parsley
Finely chopped
0.5
tsp
Marjoram
Chopped
0
amount
0
amount
0
amount
Vegetables
8
leaves
1
small
Onion
Minced
1
stalk
Celery
Finely chopped
0.5
unit
Carrot
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Blanch the lettuce leaves for 2 minutes in boiling water and drain.
  • Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 10 minutes then squeeze out excess milk.
  • Soften butter, stew onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and parsley.
  • Add chopped meats and stir until pale golden then add flour and stock.
  • Cook for 15 minutes until the stock is absorbed.
  • Blend in a food processor until smooth.
  • Add soaked breadcrumbs, egg-yolk, Parmesan, marjoram, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
  • Place a mound of mixture on each lettuce leaf, roll up, and tie with string.
  • Poach bundles in simmering broth for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Lift out with a perforated spoon, untie the string, and serve in soup plates.