Gratinated Giarratana onions, a typical product of the small Ibleo municipality, a Slow Food presidium, Giarratana in fact, one of the smallest centers in the province of Ragusa, more than a town a small and delightful village. A typical Sicilian product used in various dishes such as the Ragusan scaccia or raw in salads precisely because of its sweetness.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian Regional
- Region: Sicily
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs onions (Giarratana)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1.8 oz Sicilian pecorino cheese (Ragusano)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste pepper
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Cutting Board
Steps
I think that among all gratinated onions, the white Giarratana (not because I’m Sicilian) is so sweet that you immediately think, maybe I’m not eating onions.
After removing the first layer of the onion, I divided it in half crosswise. I seasoned the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and grated Ragusano pecorino cheese. On the baking tray covered with parchment paper, I laid out the halved onions and seasoned each with a portion of seasoned breadcrumbs. I baked the gratinated Giarratana onions in the oven for 30 minutes at 375°F
Here they are ready with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
About Giarratana Onions
If you happen to be in Sicily on August 14th in the Ragusan municipality, more precisely in Giarratana, for the feast of San Bartolomeo, local onion specialties are prepared in many different ways with both traditional and creative recipes. This onion is only available fresh in July and August. Try the scaccia with tomato and onion, but also the stuffed onions or baked ones. Great for its sweetness, even enjoyed raw in a tomato salad.
If you happen to be in Sicily on August 14th in the Ragusan municipality, more precisely in Giarratana, for the feast of San Bartolomeo, local onion specialties are prepared in many different ways with both traditional and creative recipes. This onion is only available fresh in July and August. Try the scaccia with tomato and onion, but also the stuffed onions or baked ones. Great for its sweetness, even enjoyed raw in a tomato salad.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What makes Giarratana onions special?
Giarratana onions are special for their sweetness.
