Borlenghe with Pancetta and Rosemary (Crispy Crepe from Modena)
- 2 cups type 00 pasta flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 1/2 cups cold water
- 1/4 pound plus 2 tablespoons lardo, or pork fat back, cut into fine dice
- 1/4 pound pancetta, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Combine the flour, salt and egg in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 2 cups water and beat with a whisk for 5 minutes or until very smooth.
- Quickly stir in the remaining water.
- Allow to stand 1 hour.
- (The batter will appear very thin, almost milk-like -- this is fine.)
- Stir together 1/4 cup lardo, pancetta, garlic, rosemary and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and set aside.
- To cook the borlenghe, heat a 14 to 16-inch non-stick pan over medium heat and brush with 1/4 teaspoon of the remaining lardo.
- Pour enough batter to just coat the pan (just like a crespella) and return to heat.
- Cook 4 minutes on the first side and turn carefully.
- (The texture will not be like a crespella, or anything else, for this is an original and distinct delicacy.
- It may crack, but keep going.)
- Continue until all the batter is finished, or about 10 to 12 borlenghe.
- To serve, reheat borlenghe quickly in the same pan, spread with 1 tablespoon pancetta mixture, sprinkle with grated cheese and serve warm, folded into quarters.
salt, egg, cold water, lardo, pancetta, rosemary leaves, garlic, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/borlenghe-with-pancetta-and-rosemary-crispy-crepe-from-modena-recipe.html (may not work)