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Piadina with Raw Ham, Brie, Salad, and Cocktail Sauce

17/11/2023

The piadina with raw ham, brie, salad, and cocktail sauce is a great example of a dish that combines classic Italian flavors with a touch of creativity. Here is the recipe to create this delicious pairing:

Ingredients

  • Piadinas (amount depends on the number of people)
  • Parma raw ham (two slices per piadina)
  • Brie (amount to taste, depending on preferences)
  • Fresh green salad (lettuce, arugula, or a mix)
  • Cocktail sauce (pre-made purchase or homemade preparation following the ingredients below)

For the homemade cocktail sauce (optional):

  • 200 g of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon of cognac or brandy (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • A few drops of Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. For the cocktail sauce (if homemade): mix the mayonnaise with the ketchup in a bowl. Add the cognac or brandy if you’re using it, the lemon juice, and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture, then season with salt and pepper. Keep it in the fridge until it’s needed.

  2. Piadinas: Heat a large pan or a piadina griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the piadina for about a minute on each side or until it starts to puff up and shows brown spots.

  3. Assembly: On the hot piadina, first lay down a base of salad. Add two slices of Parma raw ham on top of the salad, then some slices of brie.

  4. Cocktail sauce: Drizzle some cocktail sauce over the brie. If you’re a lover of strong flavors, you can use a generous amount of sauce.

  5. Completion: Fold the piadina in half and press down lightly to make the ingredients adhere. If desired, you can quickly pass it again on the pan to slightly melt the brie.

  6. Serve: Serve immediately while the piadina is still hot and the brie just melted.

Curiosity

The piadina is one of the most beloved and versatile Italian street foods, originally from Romagna. The version with raw ham and brie is just one of the countless possible variations: in Italy, we like to play with the ingredients, creating always new and surprising combinations.

Enjoy your meal!

Piadina with Raw Ham, Brie, Salad, and Cocktail Sauce