Calabria — Vegetables & Contorni
Using large globe aubergines (too watery, wrong proportion of skin to flesh). Serving hot (the flavours need to settle at room temperature). Under-seasoning the filling (should be assertive—capers, anchovies, chilli all contribute). Making the filling too wet (bread must be squeezed dry).
Using large globe aubergines (too watery, wrong proportion of skin to flesh). Serving hot (the flavours need to settle at room temperature). Under-seasoning the filling (should be assertive—capers, anchovies, chilli all contribute). Making the filling too wet (bread must be squeezed dry).
Melanzane Ripiene alla Calabrese connects to similar techniques: Turkish karnıyarık (stuffed aubergine), Greek imam bayıldı (stuffed aubergine), Provençal petits farcis (stuffed vegetables).
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