3 recipes that evolve without losing their essence
Beans and chicory: A simple and humble recipe, which combines a rich bean puree with the freshness of wild vegetables. This dish is a classic of peasant cuisine, served with fried bread cubes and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. In Salento, tradition dictates that it be accompanied by boiled fennel, a small local touch that makes it even more special.
Orecchiette with monkfish cime: If Puglia had a gastronomic symbol, it would be this dish. D orecchiette -which is also called strascinati In the local dialect – cooked with broccoli, anchovies and chilli, in a combination that is as powerful as it is simple. Each bite is a reminder of the country it comes from and the creativity of its people.
Cseri and Troy: A dish of ‘gastronomic archeology’ that connects us to the culinary essence of the past. Chickpeas are mixed with fried pasta and a touch of celery, tomato and bay leaf. This recipe lends itself to infinite variations and is prepared in a unique way in every Puglia home.
Every dish, every feast and every recipe tells a story that blends tradition and innovation, each ingredient of which speaks of love for the land and a desire to share its essence. Because in Puglia, Every bite is a little piece of history.
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