Proso sa porilukom i slaninom
This dish, Proso sa porilukom i slaninom, is a traditional Croatian dish made with millet, leeks, and bacon.
This dish, Proso sa porilukom i slaninom, is a traditional Croatian dish made with millet, leeks, and bacon.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 osobe (0g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Stavimo kuhati proso u posoljenu vodu, u omjeru 2:1
- Poriluk operemo i narežemo na kolutice, slaninu nasjeckamo na kockice a mrkve samo ogulimo zato što cemo ih kasnije naribati.
- Na zagrijano maslonovo ulje, prvo ubacimo slaninu i nakon 2min dodamo i nasjeckani poriluk. Možda ce izgledati kao da ga ima previše, ali brzo ce ispariti voda te ce se smanjiti na upola... Kada je poriluk omekšao, naribamo po želji mrkvu ili dvije...
- Ubacimo željenu kolicinu kuhanog prosa, promješamo i pustimo da se krcka na laganoj vatri oko 2min dok se ne prožmu okusi... Po potrebi posolimo, popaprimo, naribamo parmezan, ubacimo prepecene sjemenke sezama itd...
- Kada se malo prohladilo, poslužimo kao prilog ili samostalno jelo... Dobar tek :D
Millet Hydration Mechanics
Boiling millet requires strict adherence to a two-to-one water-to-grain ratio. Excess liquid transforms the small yellow seeds into a sticky paste instead of distinct, fluffy grains. Measure precisely using a standard measuring cup. Salt the boiling water before dropping in the dry grain to season the interior as it absorbs moisture. Uncovered simmering allows steam to escape properly, preventing the bottom from scorching before the core softens.Rendering Fat and Shrinking Volume
Rendering bacon cubes demands moderate heat over a heavy-bottomed skillet to extract fat without burning the meat proteins. Leeks contain high water content and will initially crowd the pan completely. Do not panic at the apparent volume. Water evaporation occurs rapidly within five minutes, reducing the vegetable mass by half. Wait for the leeks to soften entirely before introducing grated carrots to ensure uniform cooking textures.Finishing and Flavor Integration
Combining cooked grains with the vegetable and bacon mixture requires a brief two-minute simmer over low heat. This short window allows the starch molecules to bind with the rendered fats. Toasting sesame seeds in a separate dry skillet beforehand provides better crunch than adding them raw. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper only after the cheese and bacon have contributed their inherent sodium.
