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LEA IN CUCINA ricetta: Faraona in crosta

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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Guinea Hen

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, guinea hen is a traditional dish often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. Its rich flavor and tender meat make it a favorite for holiday dinners. In modern cuisine, it has gained popularity worldwide, celebrated for its unique taste compared to chicken.

ItalianITmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 faraona da 1,500 kg
600 gr. di castagne
600 gr. di patate
100 gr. di pancetta a dadini
piante aromatiche (rosmarino, salvia, bacche di ginepro)
olio EVO q.b.
vino bianco per sfumare
sale e pepe q. b.
Pasta sfoglia per coprire la pirofila da forno
1 uovo per spennellare la pasta sfoglia

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar flavor without alcohol.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Prepare the faraona by seasoning it with salt, pepper, and aromatic herbs.

3

In a pan, sauté the pancetta until crispy, then add the castagne and patate, cooking until tender.

4

Stuff the faraona with the mixture of castagne and patate.

5

Cover the faraona with pasta sfoglia, sealing the edges.

6

Brush the pastry with beaten egg.

7

Place in a baking dish and pour a splash of white wine over.

8

Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden and the faraona is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

roasting

Equipment Needed

fornopirofila da forno

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Guinea FowlNumidia fowl
Local Name: Faraona

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