the shock of zucchini alla scapece

Discovering the flavors of Naples: a dish that brings with it the history and tradition of a rich and surprising culinary culture! We are talking about zucchini a scapece, a side dish that can stand out on any table with its unique flavor. Do you want to learn how to prepare them just like they do in Naples? Continue reading and discover all the secrets of this traditional recipe!

Zucchini a scapece are a must in Campania cuisine, a shining example of how the simplicity of ingredients can meet history to create a delicious dish. The origin of the term “a scapece”, which some connect to the Spanish era, recalls the word “escabeche”, which indicates the action of “soaking”. In the case of zucchini a scapece, the zucchini are fried and then immersed in a tasty marinade made with oil, vinegar, mint and garlic. It is not uncommon to find this method used with other dishes, such as meat or fish, a testament to its versatility and roots in the local culinary art.

The shopping list for zucchini a scapece

You will need a few quality ingredients:

• 500 g of zuchinis
• 50 g of vinegar of white wine
• 30 g of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 sprigs of fresh mint
• Salt and seed oil qb

Throw the courgettes under running water, then cut them into slices that are not too thick. Heat the seed oil well and fry them, making sure they become golden but not burnt. When they are crispy and golden, place them on kitchen paper to remove the excess oil.

The final touch: marinating the courgettes

Take a moment to let the zucchini cool. In the meantime, slice the garlic and chop the mint, then mix everything in a bowl with oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt. Use a fork to emulsify well. Now you can dress your zucchini with this marinade and put them in the fridge; let them rest for a couple of hours before serving.

Scapece courgettes are excellent both as an appetizer and to accompany a nice fish dish. Bring them to the table for a lunch with flakes or an informal dinner with friends; you will amaze everyone with a pinch of Naples on your plate!

Here are zucchini a scapece, a dish that celebrates Neapolitan cuisine under the spotlight of history and culture. Bringing them to the table means taking a journey through the flavors of southern Italy, and if you decide to prepare them, we would love to imagine your table laden with these delights. But tell us, is there a recipe from your land that we would like to know? Share your tradition with us.

“The culinary tradition of a people is its deepest identity”, claimed the Italian writer Massimo Montanari, and nothing could be more true when we talk about dishes like zucchine a scapece. This side dish, born from the need to preserve food, today represents a true piece of the culinary identity of Campania, a bridge between past and present that reminds us how gastronomy is an incessant dialogue between history, territory and innovation. Imma and Matteo’s recipe is not only an invitation to rediscover the authentic flavors of Campania, but also a reminder of how traditional dishes, with their deep roots in history, continue to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration and pleasure. In a world where standardization seems to advance inexorably, traditional cuisine confirms itself as the guardian of diversity and cultural richness.