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Torrin da Nus
Sesana (Valle d'Aosta) — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional dish from Valle d'Aosta, Torrin da Nus is a delicious and historically rich delight.
⏱️ 45 min prep + 60 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 200g of polenta
- 500g of mountain lamb
- 300g of onion
- 200g of lard
- 500ml of lamb broth
- 100g of Nus cheese
- 200g of potatoes
- 200g of lentils
- 100g of scallions
- 100g of parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
Method
- In a pot, cook the potatoes with lamb broth and salt.
- Cut the mountain lamb into small pieces and the lentils into smaller pieces.
- In a pan, melt the lard and sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the mountain lamb and lentils, cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
- In a casserole, cook the polenta with a bit of lamb broth and salt.
- Add the polenta to the broth with the lamb and lentils, mix well.
- Finally, add the Nus cheese, lentils, scallions, and parsley, mix well and serve hot.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
The story
Torrin da Nus is a dish that dates back to the times of the shepherds, who prepared it with simple and local ingredients during their mountain excursions.
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