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Soudzoukakia (Sausage Rolls in Wine Sauce)


Title: Soudzoukakia (Sausage Rolls in Wine Sauce)
Categories: Ethnic, Ground meat, Favorite
Yield: 3 Servings

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3 sl Firm white bread
3/8 c Dry wine
1 1/8 lb Lean ground beef
3/4 cl Garlic, minced
3/4 ts Cumin powder
3/4 lg Egg, beaten
Salt & pepper to taste

---------------------------------WINE SAUCE---------------------------------
3/4 cn Tomato puree (16 oz.)
3/4 c Water
3/8 c Dry wine
3/4 ts Sugar
3/4 Piece cinnamon stick
3/4 Bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste

Place bread in a medium sized bowl and moisten with wine. Add remaining
ingredients for the sausage rolls and mix thoroughly. Take 1 T. of the
mixture and, with your hands, form into a roll about 2" long. Continue
procedure until all mixture is used. Placer rolls on a broiling pan and
broil, turning once, until browned. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
***WINE SAUCE*** In a 4 qt. saucepan, mix in all ingredients. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat to low. Add sausage rolls and return to a boil. Cover
saucepan, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 more minutes. Source:
Krino's Greek Gourmet Cookbook