Cime di rapa sott’olio alla pugliese
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Preparation time
40 minutiDifficulty
FacileCooking time
10 minutiServings
2Riposo
24 oreScopri come preparare le vere cime di rapa sott’olio secondo tradizione: bollite in aceto, fatte riposare e conservate con olio extravergine, aglio e peperoncino. Perfette per antipasti e bruschette! #CimeDiRapa #RicetteTradizionali #ConserveFatteInCasa #SottOlio #RicettePugliesi #AntipastiRustici #ConserveAutunnali #RicetteContadine
Ingredients
- Water1 L
- Turnip tops1 Kg
- White wine vinegar1 L
- Garlic2 cloves
- Extra virgin olive oilto taste
- Coarse saltto taste
- Chili pepperto taste
- Wild fennelto taste
Procedure
0. Remove damaged leaves and tough stems. Keep the tender leaves and florets. Wash them thoroughly in cold water and drain well.
1. In a large pot, bring equal parts water and vinegar (1:1) to a boil with a handful of coarse salt. Soak the broccoli rabe for 5 minutes (up to 7 if they're tough). They should soften but remain green and whole.
2. Drain well and spread the broccoli rabe on a clean kitchen towel. Pat dry gently and let them dry for 24 hours in a dry place, covering them with another clean kitchen towel or paper towels. This step is essential to prevent mold.
3. In a bowl, mix the dried turnip tops with garlic slices, chili pepper (to taste), and, if desired, fennel seeds for flavor.
4. Fill sterilized jars with alternating layers of seasoned broccoli rabe. Press lightly to avoid air bubbles. Cover completely with extra virgin olive oil, up to 1 cm from the rim.
5. Seal the jars tightly and let them rest for 7 days in a cool, dark place before consuming. Once opened, store in the refrigerator and ensure the buds are always covered with oil.
6. 💡 Grandma's secrets: The tops must be perfectly dry before bottling: moisture is the enemy of oil-preserved vegetables; White vinegar guarantees safer preservation than red vinegar; For a more intense flavor, you can add lemon zest, black olives, or anchovies in oil (but in this case, the preserve must always be kept in the refrigerator).
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Creation date May 19, 2025
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