Discover some delicious recipes that enhance the extraordinary qualities of Voghera peppers, a variety prized and appreciated for its intense aroma and sweet, delicate flavour.
The Voghera pepper is an indigenous and prized variety, known for its special organoleptic characteristics. This pepper boasts an intense aroma and a sweet, delicate flavour, thanks to its high sugar content and low water content, which make it easily digestible. In the 1950s, a disease compromised its production, but in 2006, thanks to the work of a scientific committee and collaboration between academic bodies, agricultural institutes and growers in the Voghera area, the Voghera pepper was recovered.
In addition to its organoleptic qualities, the Voghera pepper stands out for its versatility in the kitchen. Here are some recipes that enhance its unique characteristics:
- Peperonata
Peperonata is one of the tastiest summer side dishes, ideal to accompany main courses of meat or fish. Prepared with Voghera peppers, onion, tomatoes and basil, it is a simple and delicious dish.
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian stuffed peppers are stuffed with a mix of vegetables and cheese, an easy and perfect recipe to serve as an appetiser or main course. The Voghera pepper, with its sweet flavour, goes perfectly with the tasty filling.
- Vegetable Plumcake
The vegetable plumcake is a soft and delicious savoury cake that is always a great success, ideal to enrich a buffet or to serve as an appetiser. Voghera peppers, together with other vegetables, give the plumcake a unique and delicate flavour.
- Bruschette with Peppers
Bruschette with peppers is a fresh and colourful appetiser, perfect to start a meal with gusto. Slices of toasted bread are enriched with strips of Voghera peppers, olive oil and fresh basil.
These recipes demonstrate the versatility and goodness of the Voghera pepper, a precious ingredient that adds flavour and colour to every dish. Experiment with these preparations and be won over by the sweetness and fragrance of this extraordinary native product. Enjoy!
