10 Star Ingredients of Italian Cuisine

May 16, 2016 ,

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Arugula

Pesto Sauce with Arugula

Pesto Sauce with Arugula

All sorts of lettuces are enjoyed in Italy, especially those with a bit of bitterness. Among those, arugula is distinguished by its nutty, mustard flavour. It’s often mixed with other lettuces that have more neutral flavours. Try it in a pesto.

Oily Fish

Vegetable Salad with Mackerel

Vegetable Salad with Mackerel

In Italian, these are called “pesci azzurri,” which means “blue fish” because of their colour. They include sardines, anchovies, mackerel, herrings, and other fish, usually small but rich in omega-3. Good for your wallet and always well-enjoyed.

Arborio Rice

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Craving risotto? To successfully pull off this specialty, you have to use a specific type of rice called “arborio”, which has shorter, rounded grain. It quickly absorbs stock and gives the dish a smooth texture. To finish, add some Parmesan cheese and you’ll be in business.

Nuts

Choco-Hazelnut Spread

Choco-Hazelnut Spread

Almonds, hazelnuts, nuts, and tree nuts are often present on Italian tables, sometimes eaten as they are at the end of a meal, or used to create both sweet and savoury dishes.

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Cinzia Cuneo
Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com, never wanted to neglect the quality of her food. She shares her special expertise to make good food quickly and without complications!

One comment to “10 Star Ingredients of Italian Cuisine”

May 22, 2019 cuisine said:

Très bon article. j’apprécie bien souvent votre blog

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