Savory Delights: Ham and Caciocavallo Cheese Rolls
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Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Discover drowned cauliflower, a delicious Catanese side dish perfect for the festive season. A traditional recipe to try!
Drowned cauliflower, known in Catania as bastaddi affucati, is a traditional dish from Sicilian cuisine, perfect for the Christmas period.
This recipe, passed down through generations, combines the bold flavour of purple cauliflower with the salty touch of anchovies and the sweetness of onions, creating a balanced flavour that truly represents Sicilian culinary tradition.
Ideal for sharing with friends and family, this side dish can easily take centre stage at festive lunches and dinners with its enveloping aroma and festive taste.
Wash and slice the spring onions, pit the black olives, and fillet the anchovies.
Trim and cut the cauliflower florets into pieces, leaving smaller ones whole and halving the larger ones.
In a high-sided non-stick pan, place a layer of cauliflower and add the onion, olives, anchovies, and aged pecorino with pepper.
Season with salt, add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and extra virgin olive oil.
Continue creating layers in the same order until all ingredients are used.
Add a bit of water and cook over low heat for about half an hour without stirring.
Halfway through cooking, pour in the red wine, cover with a lid, and finish cooking.
Once cooked, transfer the drowned cauliflower to a serving plate and serve.
For a bolder taste, you can add fresh chilli during cooking. Alternatively, try substituting the anchovies with tuna for a milder variation.
A glass of Eloro Pachino Riserva, with its intense aroma and dry taste, pairs perfectly with the drowned cauliflower, enhancing its Mediterranean flavours.
Thank you for following this traditional Sicilian recipe. Try the drowned cauliflower and let yourself be carried away by the flavours of Sicily, perfect for making any festive occasion special.
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