Broccoli in the Opera. A recipe from Bartolomeo Scappi (1570).
(printout version recipe March/April 2009 (1 page A4))
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Christianne Muusers
List of ingredients:
500 gram (1 pound) broccoli
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 crushed garlic clove
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 Tbsp. cooking liquid (optional)
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
water and salt
Preparation in advance:
Separate the florets from the big stalk. You can peel the stalk, slice it, and
blanch it with the florets, or use it for making soup. If you can find
broccolini, use that. You'll only have to cut the ends off the stalks.
Place orange juice and garlic clove near at hand.
Preparation:
According to Bartolomeo, the broccoli can be blanched in advance and heated when
necessary. But it is better to blanch the vegetable just before serving in
salted water, just for a few minutes, to keep the broccoli firm. Drain and
continue at once.
Heat olive oil in a small skillet with the crushed garlic clove. Remove the
garlic after 30 seconds.
Arrange the broccoli or broccolini on a serving dish, sprinkle with hot olive
oil and orange juice. Grind pepper over it, and serve at once.
If ytou wish, you can blanch the broccoli in advance, and keep it in iced water
to preserve the bright green colour. Reheat in the microwave after draining the
broccoli.
To serve:
"Serve it hot because otherwise it is no good". So: serve straight
away.
Think of this dish as a 'warme salad'. You can serve it without problems in a
modern menu, as appetizer or side dish.
Enjoy!
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