Raw Puntarelle (Catalogna)

Crisp and fresh, as if just picked, because we preserve them in their raw form: we select only the most tender shoots of Catalogna chicory, a local variety from the Galatina area in Salento, Lecce, for our raw puntarelle.  

Every step of the process is done by hand, from removing the outer leaves to cutting the shoots, which are then left to mature for a few days in a delicate sweet-and-sour pickle. After that, the shoots—known as "scattuni" in our local dialect—are jarred in oil without any added flavourings, spices, or artificial preservatives. This way, our raw puntarelle retain their natural flavour, vitamins, and fibre. Try them in a puccia or on pinsa, in a salad, or as a side dish for tartare.