These savory truffles would be perfect for your Christmas aperitif! They are colorful, fun and delicious. They are also no-cook. They can also be prepared the day before... because the longer they stay in the fridge, the firmer and tastier they become.
I cooked the peas in a pan with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt. Then I transferred them to a bowl and roughly mashed them with a fork.
I added the ricotta and gave it a first mix. I seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon zest. Finally, I added the chopped smoked salmon.
I mixed the mixture well and put it in the fridge for about 15 minutes. After this time, I started forming meatballs with my hands.
I rolled my meatballs in the pistachio crumbs and that’s it. Just arrange them on a serving plate and serve.
It is recommended to serve them after putting them in the fridge for at least a couple of hours.
A bowl to make the mixture
They can be kept in the fridge for up to two days.
In this version, the saltiness comes from the smoked salmon... but for a vegetarian alternative you can replace it with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Italia, Calabria
| Energy (kcal) | 148.34 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 7.91 |
| of which sugars (g) | 3.54 |
| Fat (g) | 7.74 |
| of which saturates (g) | 2.31 |
| Protein (g) | 10.46 |
| Fibre (g) | 3.52 |
| Salt (g) | 0.26 |
