Provence & Côte D’azur — Niçoise & Coastal Specialties
Rushing the onion caramelisation at higher heat, which browns unevenly and tastes harsh. Making the dough too thin (pizza-style), which cannot support the heavy topping. Using too few onions—the topping should be a thick, jammy layer, not a sparse scattering. Substituting cured olives or kalamata for Niçois olives, which are milder and smaller. Adding cheese (never traditional) or tomato sauce (this is not pizza).
Rushing the onion caramelisation at higher heat, which browns unevenly and tastes harsh. Making the dough too thin (pizza-style), which cannot support the heavy topping. Using too few onions—the topping should be a thick, jammy layer, not a sparse scattering. Substituting cured olives or kalamata for Niçois olives, which are milder and smaller. Adding cheese (never traditional) or tomato sauce (this is not pizza).
Pissaladière connects to similar techniques: Sardenaira, Pide, Coca.
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