Pororavioli (reindeer Ravioli)

Pororavioli, also known as Reindeer Ravioli, is a traditional dish from the Sami people of northern Scandinavia. This unique and flavorful ravioli is a perfect representation of the indigenous Sami cuisine.

Pororavioli (reindeer Ravioli)

Ingredients

  • 200g reindeer meat, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Butter, for cooking
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the minced reindeer meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
  2. On a clean surface, make a well with the flour and crack the eggs into it. Gradually mix the flour into the eggs to form a dough. Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough into thin sheets and cut into small squares.
  4. Place a small amount of the reindeer filling onto each square, then fold and seal the edges to form ravioli.
  5. Cook the ravioli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
  6. In a pan, melt butter and sauté the cooked ravioli until lightly browned.
  7. Serve the pororavioli hot, garnished with fresh thyme.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Cutting board Knife Ravioli cutter or knife Rolling pin Pan Pot for boiling water

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the pororavioli with lingonberry sauce and a side of roasted root vegetables for a complete Sami dining experience.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding lingonberries or juniper berries to the reindeer filling.

Cost

$15