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Siracusan Bobbia: A Simple, Honest Sicilian Summer Side
Discover Siracusan bobbia, a rustic Sicilian side dish of peppers, potatoes and onions - full of sunshine and Mediterranean character.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 2 peppers
- ✓ 4 medium potatoes
- ✓ 2 onions
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
- ✓ Salt, to taste
- ✓ 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
If you're looking to bring a simple yet flavour-packed dish to the table, Siracusan bobbia is just the thing. This traditional side from Syracuse is made with peppers, potatoes and onions gently stewed in olive oil and finished with a bright splash of vinegar. Rustic, colourful and deeply Mediterranean, it’s a dish best enjoyed warm or at room temperature - perfect for hot summer days.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash the peppers, remove the stalks, seeds and membranes, then cut into large pieces.
- 2
Peel the potatoes and cut into even cubes.
- 3
Thinly slice the onions and sauté them in a wide pan with plenty of extra-virgin olive oil until golden.
- 4
Remove the onions, then fry the peppers in the same oil, followed by the potatoes, until golden and tender.
- 5
Drain any excess oil, return all the vegetables to the pan and season with salt.
- 6
Splash in the vinegar and let it evaporate over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
- 7
Serve warm or at room temperature to enjoy its full Mediterranean character.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a handful of black olives or some Pantelleria capers for extra depth.
For a more rustic twist, replace the vinegar with a splash of local red wine.
📦 Storage
- • Keep in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- • Freeze in airtight containers for up to 1 month.
- • Defrost in the fridge and reheat in a pan or microwave if desired.
- • Enjoy cold for a bolder, more aromatic flavour.
🍷 Pairing
Pair Siracusan bobbia with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria - a fragrant Sicilian red whose round, fruity notes complement the stewed vegetables beautifully.
Now that you’ve prepared Siracusan bobbia, you can enjoy the warmth and fragrance of Syracuse’s home cooking. It’s a simple, honest dish that turns everyday ingredients into a celebration of Mediterranean flavour.
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