Torpedoes Recipe 455

PINK TORPEDOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the vodka, two-thirds of the sliced strawberries and the granulated sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until the vodka turns pink, about 6 hours. Refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
• Strain the vodka and divide among 6 tall glasses. Add a splash of limoncello to each glass and top off with the sparkling wine. Drop in a sugar cube and garnish with the remaining strawberry slices.

RHODE ISLAND DYNAMITES

Steps:

• In a very large stockpot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, stirring often.
• Add the chopped green and red peppers, onions, and garlic; mix well.
• When the vegetables begin to soften, add the tomato sauce, bay leaves, parsley, hot pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 hours.

THE CLASSIC RHODE ISLAND GRINDER

Steps:

• Brush the inside of the torpedo roll with generous amount olive oil and a drizzle of red wine vinegar.
• On one side of the roll, place a single layer of thin sliced onions, then a layer of tomato slices.
• Add as much lettuce/greens as desired.
• Continue to place layers of Italian meats and cheese on the roll.
• Top the filled side of the torpedo roll with the other side of the roll.
• Press firmly together and slice in half at an angle.
• NOTE: In R.I. the sandwich is left open and placed under a broiler or in the oven until the cheese melts. Remove and put top of roll back on and cut in half.

TORPEDOES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa, flour, and the 1 teaspoon salt, teat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed, gradually adding the warm water, until mixture forms a soft dough. Cover with a moist towel; let rest for 30 minutes. For filling, in a medium skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until brown, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks; drain off fat. Add the cooked potatoes to the cooked chorizo. Using a potato masher, crush potatoes and chorizo to form a thick mixture. Season to taste with additional salt. Remove from heat; let cool. Using clean hands, shape dough into balls the size of golf balls. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each masa ball; flatten each ball slightly. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in each indentation; wrap the dough edges around the filling and shape into a cigar or torpedo shape. Press to seal ends of torpedoes. In a large skillet, heat the 1 cup oil over medium heat. Add the torpedoes to hot oil; fry the torpedoes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle torpedoes with salt. Serve with Uncooked Tomatillo Salsa or purchased salsa and, if desired, garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs. UNCOOKED TOMATILLO SALSA Prep: 15 minutes 10 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered 2 fresh jalapeno chile peppers, stemmed and halved 1/4 of a small white onion 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/2 of a bunch fresh cilantro Salt ln a blender, combine tomatillos, chile peppers, onion, and garlic. Cover and blend until mixture is almost smooth. Add cilantro to tomatillo mixture. Cover and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt