DEEP - FRIED TORTELLINI WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 500g mutton and veal tortellini plain flour

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• packaged breadcrumbs

• oil for deep-frying

AVOCADO SAUCE

• 1 avocado, chopped

• 1/4 cup milk

• 300ml carton of thickened cream

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice few drops of Tabasco sauce

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

DEEP - FRIED TORTELLINI WITH AVOCADO SAUCE METHOD:

Add tortellini to a large pan of boiling water and boil, uncovered, until just tender; drain well on absorbent paper. Toss tortellini in flour, and shake away excess flour. 

Dip tortel lini in eggs , then breadcrumbs to coat cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. 

Just before serving, deep-fry tortellini in hot oil until lightly browned; drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot tortellini with avocado sauce.

Avocado Sauce: Blend or process avocado and milk until smooth. Stir in cream, juice, tabasco, and chives.

Serves 4.

Note: Tortellini can be prepared a day ahead.

Storage: Covered, in refrigerator.

Freeze: Suitable.

Microwave: Not suitable.

 

Also Read: CHEESY MUTTON AND SPINACH ROLL