Every country has it’s own eating culture and Italy is definitely leading the list of the most exquisite, various and delicious cousins in the World. As I have been living in this food mecca more than 5 years already of course I have also picked up some Italian recipes, eating habits and tips that I use and incorporate in my everyday diet and dishes to make them more various, interesting and alternative.
One of my all time favorite snack is friselle. Which is a a kind of durum wheat bread that is a specialty of Southern Italy, in particular the Puglia region. They have the form of donuts, they are salty and are usually accompanied by tomatoes and eaten with some oil on them to soften them.
The recipe is really simple:
Friselle with tomato and basil
Instructions: Take friselle soak them in a water for couple of seconds. (I usually put them under a running water as it is potable) than put on plate and add fresh tomatoes cut in cubes, some fresh basil* and some olive oil to soften them.
Ready to be served.
Friselle – a Specialty from South of Italy
TIPS
- In order not to make it to fall apart it must be enjoyed immediately as will not be able to hold it anymore.
- I am growing basil on my balcony – perfect for so many dishes, especially Italian cuisine. Really easy plant to grow and take care of and doesn’t ask much attention. just watering regularly.)
This is my one of favorite Italian snacks that is fast to make, healthy and perfect between meals that I enjoy occasionally on Cheat days (usually Sundays once in while).
What is your traditional, easy snack you love?
