Appetizer "Raffaello" of crab sticks
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Today we’ll prepare our favorite appetizer of two types of cheese with olives and crab sticks, which has already become a classic at any holiday feast, especially on New Year’s.
It is not surprising that over such a period of time this appetizer has acquired many variations, but today I will show you the one that I recognized and tried first. It’s scary to even think that it was 16 years ago.
We will prepare the ingredients for preparing the appetizer “Raffaello” from crab sticks according to the list. Crab sticks should be from the freezer, and processed cheese should be from the refrigerator. Let the eggs cook for exactly 10 minutes, cool in ice water, and peel.
Ингредиенты
Crab sticks - 240 g
Hard cheese - 50 g
Processed cheese - 160 g
Eggs - 2 pcs.
Mayonnaise - 1-2 tbsp.
Pepper, h.m. - taste
Salt - optional
Olives - 8-10 pcs.
Рецепт
1. Peel the frozen crab sticks from the film, grate them on a fine grater into thin shavings or strips. Place in a deep bowl.
2. In another bowl, grate the boiled chicken eggs on a coarse grater.
3. It is better to grate your favorite hard cheese on a fine grater and add it to the eggs.
4. Next, grate the processed cheese, season everything with high-quality mayonnaise (1-2 tablespoons) and add ground black pepper to taste. Whether to add salt is up to you. Many people add garlic that has been pressed through a press to this appetizer. To be honest, it bothers me here, but if you like it, then feel free to add it. Stir the mixture until smooth.
5. Next, take a small amount of cheese mass in your palm, flatten it slightly, put a pitted olive in the center and form a ball.
6. Next, each ball needs to be rolled in crab shavings.
7. Do the same with the rest of the ingredients. Place Raffaello on a flat plate and place in the refrigerator before serving.
8. Serve well chilled, it tastes best this way. The appetizer goes well with dry and semi-dry white wines. It tastes great with champagne too. And if you prefer cognac and vodka, then you can definitely add garlic.
9. Appetizer “Raffaello” of crab sticks is ready. Enjoy your family holidays.