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One of the most deeply rooted street foods in Salerno, Milza Imbottita is a traditional offal dish stuffed and cooked with vinegar and mint.
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Milza Imbottita, which attracts everyone with its aroma on the streets of Salerno especially during the San Matteo festival, is a recipe dating back to ancient times. The spleen is stuffed with plenty of mint, garlic, and chili, then cooked over low heat in a mixture of wine and vinegar. You can discover the spots to find this flavor in the city's marketplaces via the Harita. This authentic offal recipe is one of the most striking examples of regional diversity in Italia.
Ingredients
- Beef spleen
- Fresh mint leaves
- Garlic and red chili pepper
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive oil and salt
Preparation
- Carefully cut a pocket into the spleen to make space for the stuffing.
- Mix finely chopped mint, garlic, and chili for the filling and stuff it inside the spleen.
- Sew the open end tightly with kitchen twine.
- After searing it in olive oil, add plenty of vinegar and cook over low heat for a long time.
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