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CIME DI RAPA SOTT’OLIO

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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Rapini

Cultural Context

Rapini, also known as broccoli rabe, hails from Southern Italy and is a staple in many regional dishes. Its slightly bitter flavor pairs beautifully with garlic and olive oil, making it a beloved side dish. Traditionally, it is served alongside hearty meals, especially with pasta or sausages. Today, rapini is appreciated globally, often featured in Italian-American cuisine and embraced for its unique taste and nutritional benefits.

ItalianITside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500 g turnip tops
500 ml water
250 ml white, red or apple cider vinegar
50 ml red or white wine
Juniper berries
Bay leaves
A pinch of salt
Hot chili pepper
Fresh garlic
Olive oil

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

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1. Clean the turnip tops and prepare them for cooking.

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2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

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3. Add the turnip tops to the boiling water and blanch them briefly.

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4. In a separate container, mix the vinegar, wine, juniper berries, bay leaves, hot chili pepper, and fresh garlic.

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5. Once the turnip tops are blanched, drain them and let them cool.

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6. Pack the cooled turnip tops into jars and pour the vinegar mixture over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.

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7. Seal the jars and store them in a cool, dark place.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Broccoli RabeCime di Rapa
Local Name: Cime di rapa

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