RomanItalianPastry
Fried Sweet Ravioli
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A traditional Roman recipe for sweet fried ravioli, filled with sheep ricotta, lemon zest, cinnamon, and a touch of Sambuca, perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
10 items- 500 gFarina Evolutiva Petraor use all-purpose flour with strong gluten
- 3 pcsEggsfor the dough
- 400 gSheep's Ricottasheep ricotta
- Lemon Zestgrated zest of one untreated lemon
- 1 tspGround Cinnamonground cinnamon
- 3 tspGranulated Sugarfor the filling
- 1 tbspSambucaanise-flavored liqueur
- 1 pcsEggfor the filling
- Olive Oilfor frying
- Zucchero Semolato per Spolverare(optional) — for dusting
Method
- In a bowl, mix the flour and eggs until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, cinnamon, sugar, Sambuca, and egg. Mix well until smooth.
- Roll out the rested dough into a thin sheet on a floured surface.
- Place small spoonfuls of the filling on one half of the dough sheet, spacing them evenly. Fold the other half over and press around the filling to seal. Cut into individual ravioli shapes.
- Heat olive oil in a deep pan for frying.
- Fry the ravioli in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with additional sugar and serve warm.
Gambero Rosso
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