Pistachio Meat Rolls

Pistachio meat rolls are a flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of meat with the more decisive flavor of pistachios. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 8 thin slices of meat (beef, veal, or pork depending on preferences)
• 100 g of shelled and chopped pistachios
• 50 g of smoked bacon, cut into thin slices
• 50 g of grated cheese (Parmesan or pecorino)
• Flour, as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
• Salt and pepper, as needed
• White wine, to deglaze
• Vegetable or meat broth, if necessary

Preparation

1. Take the meat slices and lightly pound them to make them even thinner.
2. Finely chop the pistachios and mix them with the grated cheese, adding a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Lay out the meat slices and spread this mixture on top. Add a thin slice of bacon to each piece of meat.
4. Roll up the slices of meat upon themselves, creating the rolls, and secure them with a toothpick to prevent them from opening during cooking.
5. Lightly flour the rolls.
6. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and place the rolls in it. Brown the rolls on all sides to seal the juices inside.
7. Deglaze with a bit of white wine and let it evaporate.
8. Lower the heat and continue cooking, adding a bit of broth if necessary, to keep the sauce moist.
9. Once the rolls are cooked and the sauce has reduced, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve.

Pistachio rolls can be accompanied by a side of vegetables or a fresh salad.

Curiosity

The pistachio, also known as “green gold,” is very popular in Sicilian cuisine, where it is used in many preparations, both sweet and savory. The pairing with meat is typical of Italian creativity, which loves to enhance the taste of ingredients with bold and refined combinations.