Cheese and meat roll with caraway seeds
4 servings
90 minutes
Cumin cheese-meat roll is an exquisite Italian recipe that combines the tenderness of cheese with the richness of meat filling. Cumin adds a spicy accent, highlighting the depth of flavor. Historically, such rolls emerged as a way to combine simple ingredients into an elegant dish for festive tables. The baked cheese layer serves as a base for the meat filling enriched with garlic, herbs, and wine, creating a harmonious blend of textures. Due to its versatility, the roll is suitable for both hot serving and as a cold appetizer. It can be sliced thinly and served with a glass of dry wine and fresh vegetables. This roll embodies Italian culinary mastery where simplicity of ingredients transforms into refined gastronomic pleasure.
1
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Hard cheese: 300 g
2
Add eggs, mayonnaise, flour, baking powder, and cumin. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Mayonnaise: 4 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Caraway: 1 teaspoon
3
Line a baking tray with parchment paper, spread the cheese dough in a thin even layer on the paper. Place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and the dough sets.
4
While the crust is baking, add garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper to the filling to taste. Add wine. The filling should be somewhat liquid. If it is too thick, add more wine or water.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Chopped parsley: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Sea salt: to taste
- Dry white wine: 50 ml
5
Spread the minced meat evenly on the hot dough.
- Mince: 400 g
6
Using paper, we roll up the roulade, cover it with baking paper on top, and send it to the oven for one hour at 180 degrees.
7
Take it out and let it cool a bit. It can be eaten warm or cold.
