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Lampascioni

Vibo Valentia (Calabria) — Mother recipe · en it

A traditional Calabrian dish, lampascioni are a delight to enjoy in the spring.

Lampascioni

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⏱️ 45 min prep + 320 min cottura · 6 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 2 kg of lampascioni
  • 1 liter of olive oil
  • 1 kg of zucchini
  • 1 kg of onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 liter of water
  • 100 g of salt
  • 100 g of chili pepper
  • 100 g of chopped parsley
  • 100 g of thyme

Method

  1. Thoroughly clean the lampascioni and cook them in salted water for 2 hours.
  2. Drain the lampascioni and let them cool.
  3. In a pot, add olive oil and chopped onions.
  4. Add the garlic cloves and chili pepper, and sauté for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the zucchini and chopped lampascioni, and cook for 30 minutes.
  6. Add the water and parsley, and simmer slowly for 1 hour.
  7. Finally, add the thyme and let it rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

The story

Lampascioni are a specialty of Calabrian cuisine, particularly popular in the city of Vibo Valentia. This dish has been loved for generations, thanks to its ancient recipe and rich culinary history.

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