Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Calamari ripieni su salsa di cicerchie - È sempre mezzogiorno - 03/05/2023

Login to Save
🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
2.1K views👍 28
R
Rai
338 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Rai to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Escarole Delicacy

Cultural Context

Originating from Naples, Escarole Delicacy is a beloved dish that showcases the bitterness of escarole balanced with savory ingredients like anchovies and olives. Traditionally served as a hearty side or main course, it reflects the resourceful Italian cooking style of using simple, local ingredients. Today, variations can be found across Italy, often adapted to include seasonal vegetables or different cheeses, making it a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 calamari
300 g di cicerchie
300 g di cozze
10 pomodori secchi
1 patata media lessa
1 bustina di zafferano
1 costa di sedano
2 mazzetti di erbe aromatiche
2 spicchi d'aglio
1 cespo di scarola liscia
½ cipolla
gambi di prezzemolo
olio evo
sale
pepe

anchovies

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: sardines

Canned tuna provides a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Prepare the filling by chopping the tentacles of the calamari, mussels, and sun-dried tomatoes.

2

Boil the potato until tender, then mash it and mix it with the chopped ingredients.

3

Add saffron, chopped celery, minced garlic, and herbs to the filling mixture.

4

Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste.

5

Stuff the calamari with the prepared filling, ensuring they are not overstuffed.

6

Cook the stuffed calamari gently until tender, being careful not to overcook them.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Escarola alla NapoletanaNeapolitan Escarole
Local Name: Delicata di scarola

More Escarole Delicacy Videos

(10 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)