Zucchini alla scapece
Zucchini alla scapece is a typical side dish of the Neapolitan cuisine. Discover the ingredients and procedure to prepare this traditional recipe at home.
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the zucchini alla scapece, start by washing and trimming the zucchini: slice them into rounds of about 3 mm. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry a few zucchini at a time. If the oil is hot enough, it will only take a few seconds.
- 2
As they become nicely colored, drain them on absorbent paper. While they are still warm, prepare the dressing: slice the garlic.
- 3
Roughly chop the mint. In a bowl, combine the garlic and mint.
- 4
Season with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, and salt.
- 5
Emulsify everything with a fork. Dress the zucchini with the obtained emulsion, mix, and let it rest in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before enjoying your zucchini alla scapece!
Ago's Notes
- Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the preserved ingredients.
What could be better than a dish that captures the freshness of vegetables, the vibrancy of garlic, and the harmony of wine and oil? Bake them with care, and enjoy every bite as a tribute to the simplicity that makes it perfect.
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