The Papaccella Riccia Napoletana in Agrodolce is an absolute culinary delight that captures the essence of Campanian tradition. This unique pepper, characterised by its round, curly, and flattened shape, stands out with its bright and intense colours ranging from vivid red to golden yellow. Extremely fragrant and naturally sweet in flavour, the papaccella perfectly complements the tangy sweet-and-sour preparation, creating an irresistible balance of tastes. This incredible pepper is perfect for enhancing salads, appetisers or as a refined side dish. It's a gastronomic experience not to be missed!
Papaccella Napoletana, Sugar, Vinegar, Garlic, Chili pepper, Salt, Extra virgin olive oil
The Vesuvian area is absolutely perfect for growing papaccella! Its clayey and compact nature makes it the ideal place to cultivate this delicious pepper. Over time, the tradition of preserving this pepper in vinegar or grilling it in oil has become established, allowing this delicious pepper to be available all year round! The curly papaccella, with its vibrant colours and sweet flavour, was at risk of extinction due to agricultural modernisation. But thankfully, it has been saved! However, thanks to the efforts of the guardian farmers of the Vesuvian area, this variety has been recovered and is now a Slow Food Presidium! Today, the curly papaccella is a symbol of "resistance agriculture," representing the tenacity, perseverance, and resilience typical of this land. This pepper is not only a delight to eat but also an emblem of the local agricultural tradition and culture, continuing to thrive despite modern challenges.
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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
