The Neapolitan curly papaccella is a round, curly and flattened pepper, with bright and intense colours, are fragrant and have a taste tending towards sweet and reach a maximum of ten centimetres in diameter.
Papaccella Napoletana, sugar, vinegar, garlic, chili pepper, salt, EVO oil
The area of Vesuvius, thanks to its clayey and compact nature favors cultivation, and over time the tradition of processing papaccella cooked in vinegar or grilled in oil has spread so that it is available in the pantry all year round.
The curly papaccella risked extinction, recovered by the custodian farmers of the Vesuvian area it has become a Slow Food presidium and is the symbol of the agriculture of resistance" an emblem of stubbornness, tenacity and resilience typical of this land.
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Whole Neapolitan Riccia Napoletana Papaccella in vinegar is one of the treasures of Neapolitan gastronomy that makes the traditional dishes of Campania unique. Thanks to its crunchy texture and delicate flavour, curly papaccella is perfect for enriching salads, bruschetta and omelettes. In addition, the vinegar in which the curly papaccella is preserved gives it a sweet and sour flavour that makes it even more delicious.
Papaccella Riccia Napoletana Whole in Vinegar is a product of Neapolitan cuisine with origins going back thousands of years. Its history is linked to the culture and traditions of the city of Naples, where this vegetable is a symbol of local gastronomy. Whole curly papaccella is highly prized for its health benefits:
Papaccella Riccia Napoletana Whole in Vinegar is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many dishes. Among the many possibilities, one of the most popular is to use it as the main ingredient in delicious dishes. Whether raw or cooked, whole curly papaccella can be used to prepare starters, first courses and main courses. For example, it can be stuffed with cheese and cold meats for a tasty starter, or used with cherry tomatoes and basil as a sauce for pasta. Whole curly papaccella can also be combined with meat and fish to create dishes with an intense and distinctive flavour. Thanks to its unique flavour and intense aroma, whole Neapolitan Curly Paprika in vinegar is the perfect ingredient to add a touch of originality to your recipes.
In typical Neapolitan cuisine, pickled papaccella has always been the key ingredient for:
Today, papaccella has a new lease of life and young people have learned to appreciate it:
Sweet and sour Neapolitan "Riccia" papaccella 600 g jar
