The name of this product says it all: Focu Salentino means “Fire of Salento”. Chilli is a very popular seasoning in southern Italy and part of our cooking, to be used in moderation.
What is Focu Salentino?
It is hot chilli, grown with care in Salento and coarsely ground, finished with a touch of wine vinegar and salt, and jarred in extra virgin olive oil. The oil keeps its flavour and quality for two years from the date of production. It belongs to the food tradition of Salento, a region of southern Italy known for its rich food culture.
The result is a concentrate of intense, hot flavour, made with no artificial preservatives or additives, using traditional production methods.
How to use it
- Stirred into your own pasta sauces or ours
- With an aperitivo, on toasted bruschetta or wheat friselline
- On pasta, pizza, meat and fish
- In sandwiches and vegetable dishes
- In soups, sauces and salads, and even scrambled eggs
Because it comes in oil, it is easy to measure out and use, even if you are not used to cooking with chilli. Consumers and restaurateurs alike have used it to add heat to their dishes.
Format
It comes in a 220 g glass jar that protects the chilli from light and moisture. It is smart and practical, which also makes it a good gift for friends and family who love chilli and the food of Salento. You will find it among our preserves in oil.
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