Yield: 4 servingsIngredientsInvoltini
8 pcs. Tuna, cut into 1/4 thick slicesSalt, to tastePepper, to tasteFilling
1 oz. Currants4 fl. oz. White wine4 oz. Breadcrumbs, dried1 oz. Italian parsley, minced1 oz. Pine nuts2 fl. oz. Olive oil1 1/2 fl. oz. Olive oil8 oz. Spanish onionsPreparation
- Cover tuna with plastic wrap, using the flat side of a meat pounder, pound the tuna until thin.
- Season the tuna with salt and pepper on both sides. Cover and refrigerate.
- Plump the currants in the white wine until softened, reserving the wine.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, pine nuts, olive oil and the drained currants.
- Spread the prepared filing on top of the tuna slices, Roll up each slice and secure with toothpick.
- Heat saute pan add olive oil, add onions until they are golden brown. place the onions in gratin dish.
- Place the involtini on top of the onions then add the reserved wine. simmer until cooked through (10mins). then place in the oven for 5 more minutes
- Remove the toothpicks from the involtini, place on dish add onions on top, then drizzle with olive oil if desired.
recipe origninated (sicilia, italy)