Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of French origin prepared with beef, butter, parsley, coriander, mint, almonds, puff pastry, egg, pepper

Ingredients

For 6 people

1 piece of beef for roast beef, about 1 kg (35.3 oz)

40 g (1.4 oz) softened butter

1 bunch fresh parsley

1 bunch fresh coriander

1 bunch fresh mint

30 g (1.1 oz) blanched almonds

2 tablespoons coriander seeds

2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry or 250 g (8.8 oz) puff pastry from a bakery

1 egg

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Season the meat with pepper and brown it in a pan with butter for 7 minutes. Wrap it in aluminum foil and let it cool.

In the meantime, wash and drain the herbs.

Chop them all together with a knife or blender.

Add the almonds, coriander seeds, pepper and mix again. Preheat the oven to 200 °C

Unroll the puff pastry sheets, moisten them with a brush and overlap them, or roll out the dough to 4-5 mm thick, giving it the shape of a rectangle. Sprinkle the pasta with half of the herbs, then transfer the cold meat to it and finish with the remaining herbs.

Fold the left and right side of the dough over the meat

Brush the edges with egg white and seal them well together at the ends.

Use the excess dough to create decorations, to be brushed with egg white. Then glaze all the dough with the egg yolk.

Before cooking, leave the roast beef in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

Bake for 15 minutes at 220 °C, then lower the temperature to 190 °C and continue cooking for another 13 minutes.

After removing the roast beef from the oven, wait a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Coriander: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composites

Almonds: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011; it has cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Gramineae.

Mint: possible cross-reactivity in case of spice allergy

Puff pastry: contains gluten from cereals and butter containing milk allergens

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Beef: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Coriander: useful in case of digestive problems also stimulating the appetite and able to alleviate tiredness and fatigue.

Almonds: they are a source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Mint: source of numerous antioxidants and potassium favorable to cardiovascular and liver function.

Puff pastry: a source of cereals that stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood, and butter is a source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favourable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)