Ciaudedda Lucana di Fave e Carciofi
Basilicata (widespread)
A spring vegetable stew unique to Basilicata: fresh fava beans, young artichokes, spring onions, and pancetta or guanciale braised together in olive oil with a ladleful of water, no stock. The vegetables braise in their own moisture until silky and the olive oil creates a natural emulsion with the vegetable liquid. It is a technique of radical simplicity — the quality of the ingredients is the entire dish.