NEAPOLITAN FRIARIELLI in a pan, a simple and tasty side dish of pan-cooked greens, perfect to accompany meat or fish, also great on pizza or in a sandwich.
The Neapolitan friarielli are the inflorescences that develop from the turnip tops plant, it’s the young sprout of the turnips, they are not turnips, they are not broccoli, they have a very different taste and smell, they are very bitter and are strictly eaten fried, in a pan.
Although part of the same plant, the Neapolitan friarielli are different from turnips, they have a strong and acrid smell, I recognize them this way, it is easy to confuse them with turnip tops especially when you buy them at the supermarket, they are turnips sold as friarielli or anyway they don’t have a flavor.
They were mainly grown in the Vesuvius area where the soil is rich in minerals due to the volcanic origins of the area, but it is a plant that adapts very well, especially to winter temperatures, so it can be found throughout Campania.
Follow me in the kitchen today we have Neapolitan friarielli
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 3-4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs friarielli
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (approximately)
- to taste hot chili peppers
- 1 clove garlic
Steps
Clean the turnip tops by removing the long stems, you should use only the leaves, wash them well.
Sauté the garlic, in its jacket or peeled, then remove it and pour in the greens, keep in mind that the oil is hot and the greens are still wet, so put them all together.
Important, do not add water, perfect with oil if needed and do not cook with the lid closed, they should be cooked over high heat then lower it a bit and complete cooking.
If you prefer, add some chili pepper at the end.
Bon appétit
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What are friarielli? They are the sprouts of the turnip tops plant, typical of Neapolitan cuisine.
How are they prepared? To prepare the dish, just sauté garlic and chili pepper in extra virgin olive oil, add the greens and cook until tender and crispy.
What are the main ingredients of the recipe? The main ingredients are friarielli, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and chili pepper.
Are they a light side dish? Yes, they are a light and healthy side dish.
What can they be served with? They are perfect to accompany meats, fish, or to fill pizzas and sandwiches.
NEAPOLITAN FRIARIELLI in a Pan
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NEAPOLITAN FRIARIELLI in a Pan
They were mainly grown in the Vesuvius area where the soil is rich in minerals due to the volcanic origins of the area, but it is a plant that adapts very well, especially to winter temperatures, so it can be found throughout Campania.
