Horse steaks Apulian style

INGREDIENTS

• Extra virgin olive oil;
• 1 onion bulb;
• Fresh basil;
• 1.5 litres of tomato pulp;
• water, salt to taste;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 10 thin horse steaks;
• Parsley;
• Salt;
• Grated pecorino cheese to taste;
• Minced garlic;
• Chili pepper (or pepper)

STEP

1. Preparing the horse chops:
2. Spread the horse meat slices out well on a work surface;
3. Season them with salt, chilli pepper, parsley, chopped garlic and grated cheese;
4. Roll each slice to form the chops and close with toothpicks;
5. Fry the chopped onion in the oil in a pan with high edges, when it is golden, add the chops and brown for a few minutes;
6. Then add the tomato puree, the two bay leaves, a few ladles of warm water and season with salt;
7. Cover with the lid and cook for about an hour over medium heat, stirring occasionally;
8. A few minutes before the end, add the fresh basil leaves;
9. Serve hot!! A preparation that is nothing short of sublime… enjoy your meal!