Fried Rhubarb Ravioli With Spiced Strawberry Sauce Recipes

FRIED RAVIOLI WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oil to 375 degrees F. To a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add enough canola oil to reach a depth of 2 inches.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the marinara sauce, vodka and heavy cream. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
• When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in small batches, turning occasionally with a wooden spoon. After the ravioli are golden brown, about 3 minutes, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining ravioli. Serve the ravioli with the vodka dipping sauce as an accompaniment.
• In a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Saute until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the meatloaf mix, half the marinara sauce and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, breaking up any clumps, and gently simmer, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool, about 20 minutes. Stir in the ricotta, parsley and peas.
• Line a large baking sheet with plastic wrap and spray the plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 wonton on a cutting board and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into the center of the wonton. Using your finger or a pastry brush, brush some egg white around the perimeter of the wonton and lay another wonton on top. Press the edges together to seal. Place the ravioli on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• To a large pot of boiling, salted water, add the ravioli in small batches. When they float, after 2 to 3 minutes, remove them to a plate lined with a clean kitchen towel.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, water, sugar, lemon zest and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until rhubarb is soft, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in strawberries, lemon juice and cinnamon. If desired, add food coloring. Cool. Serve over cake.

FRIED RHUBARB RAVIOLI WITH SPICED STRAWBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all the sauce ingredients except the 12 strawberries in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Take out the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Puree in a food processor and strain through a fine sieve. Set aside.
• Place the rhubarb, 1/2 cup of the sugar, water and orange juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook just until the rhubarb is soft, about 5 minutes. Drain well and place in a small bowl. Stir in the orange and lemon rinds and ricotta. Place the wonton skins on a work surface in a single layer and brush lightly with the egg mixture. Place a rounded tablespoon of the filling in the center of 8 of the wonton skins. Top with a second skin and press around the filling to the edges to make a tight seal. Place on a baking sheet and freeze while heating the oil.
• Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large pot until it reaches 375 degrees. Carefully drop the ravioli in the oil and fry until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and coat the ravioli in the mixture. Place the strawberry sauce and reserved strawberries in a small saucepan and heat until warm. Spoon some of the sauce on each of 4 plates. Place 2 raviolis on each plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.