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Nutritional Values
310kcal
17gProtein
3gCarbs
27gFat
—Fibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
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Mortadella
How to order / say it
Say it
Mortadella Bologna — [mor-tah-DELL-lah boh-LOH-nya]
Order
I'd like a slice of mortadella, please.
Locally
Vorrei una fetta di mortadella, per favore.
Say locally
A type of large Italian sausage or cold cut made of finely hashed or ground heat-cured pork.
Why try it?
Mortadella is an ancient delicacy from Bologna, embodying the city's mastery in charcuterie, it's serve as a symbol of culinary artisanal heritage.
How it tastes
Smooth and rich, with a slightly chewy texture and delicately spiced, often specked with pistachios to add a subtle nuttiness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1376
The origins of Mortadella are traced back to 1376 CE in Bologna when early recipes surfaced, becoming a cherished staple due to its delicate texture and exquisite seasoning.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g pork
- 🧂 5 g white pepper
- 🧄 5 g garlic
- 🥜 20 g pistachios
- 🧂 15 g salt
- 250 ml ice cubes
Method
- 1 Blend pork finely with spices and salt.
- 2 Add ice cubes while blending to form smooth emulsion.
- 3 Stuff mixture into casing and secure tightly.
- 4 Cook slowly in water bath at 80°C (176°F), then cool and slice.
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rah-GOO ah-lah boh-loh-NYEH-seh
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tahl-yah-TELL-lay ah-l rah-GOO
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KREH-mah FREE-tah
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tor-tel-LEE-nee in BROH-doh
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lah-ZAHN-nyeh VEH-dee ahl FHOHR-noh
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pee-ah-DEE-nah
Italian flatbread typically filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables.
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kreh-SEN-tee-neh
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Tee-GEL-leh
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