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Milanese Mince β€” traditional dish from Milan, Italy
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯540kcal
πŸ’ͺ38gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
πŸ₯‘33gFat
🌿1gFibre
βš–οΈ200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten πŸ₯› Dairy πŸ₯š Eggs

Milanese Mince

How to order / say it
Say it Mondeghili β€” [mon-deh-ghee-lee]
Order I'd like the Mondeghili, please.
Locally Vorrei i Mondeghili, per favore.
Say locally

Branch-style fried meatballs typical of Milan.

Why try it?

Mondeghili links Milan to historical Lombard and Spanish influences, highlighting resourcefulness by using leftover meats and flavors.

How it tastes

These meatballs are succulent and have a rich, savory taste, enhanced with a hint of nutmeg. They're crispy on the outside and soft inside, often served with a green salad or mashed potatoes.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1500

Introduced by the Iberian rulers in the 16th century, mondeghili utilized leftovers in a flavorful, fried package that became a Milan staple over centuries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • πŸ₯© 300 g ground beef and pork mixture
  • πŸ₯› 50 ml milk
  • 🌾 80 g breadcrumbs
  • πŸ₯š 1 eggs
  • πŸ₯› 30 g Parmesan cheese
  • πŸ§‚ pinch nutmeg
  • πŸ₯› 50 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Combine meat mixture, milk-soaked breadcrumbs, egg, cheese, and nutmeg into a dough.
  2. 2 Shape into small balls, then roll in extra breadcrumbs.
  3. 3 Fry balls in butter until golden brown on all sides.
  4. 4 Serve hot with accompaniments like salad or potatoes.

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