New Year Rolls
Description
Any dish that can be presented in the shape of a Christmas tree is perfect for a holiday table, and meat rolls are no exception! These rolls can easily be decorated using cucumber and carrot, cut into the shape of a little tree. I recommend preparing cranberry sauce for this dish—it will make it even more beautiful and add a pleasant berry aroma. Despite meat rolls being a classic appetizer, these will truly become a festive centerpiece for your New Year's table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Finely chop the onion and sauté in vegetable oil until translucent. Add finely chopped mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, seasoning with salt at the end of cooking.
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Step 2
2. Cut the meat into thin strips, lightly pound it, then season with salt and pepper. Place a filling of mushrooms and onions onto each piece of meat, sprinkle with chopped nuts, roll up into a roulade, and secure with a toothpick.
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Step 3
3. Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes. Prepare the sauce: mix cranberries with sugar, water, black ground pepper, and rosemary. Place over medium heat and cook until the berries become soft.
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Step 4
4. For decoration, take a cucumber and slice it into thin, long strips (using a vegetable peeler). Cut the carrot into thick rounds and cut star shapes out of them.
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Step 5
5. Assemble the little trees and place them on the meat rolls. Serve with sauce.