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« back to the previous page AMALFI COASTAmalfi Coast Food & DrinkFoodOne of the pleasure of an italian holiday is trying the local cuisine. Some local restaurants do not have a printed menu and simply tell you what is available. This does not mean that you will be charged excessively but does usually indicate that freshly prepared dishes are provided to satisfy their predominantly local clientele. 
Among the many excellent "primi piatti" or first courses are: Cannelloni, Spaghetti al Pomodoro with fresh tomato sauce or Spaghetti alle Vongole with clams, Gnocchi, small potato dumplings in a tasty tomato sauce. Fish is a speciality of the area. Try Alici, fresh anchovies marinated in wine vinegar as an antipasto (hors d'oeuvres) or mixed Frutti di Mare, shell fish including Cozze (mussels), Vongole (clams), Cannolicchi (razor shells). 
Main dishes include Gamberoni (giant prawns/crayfish), Aragoste (large crayfish/lobster), Sarago, Mormora, Orata and Dentice (different kinds of bream and bass), Cernia (grouper) and Pesce Spada (sword fish). Seppie, Seppioline and Calamari (cuttlefish and squid) may be fried, grilled stuffed or cooked in sauce. For a light snack try Insalata Caprese - fresh, white, very mild Mozzarella Chease with sliced tomato, sprinkled with fresh basil or oregan and oil or Parmigiana di Melanzane, layers of aubergine, tomato sauce and mozzarella, and of course, Pizzas, served with a wide variety of toppings (usually only available in the evenings). Salame Napoletano : Usually quite tough, hard and spicy, highly seasoned with salt, pepper and sometimes chillies. Local CheeseProvolone : Large round sheep’s milk cheese sometimes smoked ( affumicato ) Fior di latte : Mozzarella made with cow’s milk. Mozzarella di Bufala : The most popular cheese coming from this area and used in many of the regional dishes, made with milk of the water buffalo. Mozzarella in Carrozza : is Mozzarella sandwiched between bread and deep fried. Cacioricotta : Hard, aged ricotta cheese. Caciocavallo : Classic cheese of the south, usually made from sheep’s milk. Locally grown Carciofi (artichokes), Finocchio (fennel) and plum tomatoes are among the excellent vegetables and salads. Local fruit, Nespole (medlar), Ciliegie (cherries), Fragole (strawberries), Fichi ( figs ), Pesche (peaches), Uva (grapes) all superb when in season. For dessert, try Profiteroles or Pastiera, a sweet crust pie of spiced ricotta cheese. You will be tempted by the many flavours of the world’s famous Italian ice cream! Delicious in this area. For your tea/coffee break, you will find in most bars some of the pastries that reflect the sweet tooth of the South. Try freshly baked Sfogliatelle, flaky buns filled with sweet ricotta cheese spiced with cinnamon or candied fruits. Cornetti and Cannoli – all very fattening but irresistible!! DrinkCoffeeItalians normally drink their coffee small, black and very strong – espresso. Milky coffee is only drunk at breakfast. A caffè latte is a large cup of coffee with hot milk, whilst a cappuccino is strong with foaming (frothy) hot milk and a sprinkling of grated chocolate or cocoa powder. Caffè doppio is a double measure of espresso. Caffè ristretto is extra strong. Caffè lungo is a weaker black coffee. Caffè macchiato is black coffee with a dash of milk. Latte macchiato is a glass of milk with a splash of coffee. Caffè freddo is cold, unsweetened black coffee. Caffè corretto is coffee with a drop of brandy or grappa. ITALIAN SPIRIT!AMARETTO This is sweet almond flavoured liqueur, first made at Saronno (near Milan) and this brand is still considered to be the best. The bottle is especially attractive. STREGA Bright yellow in colour and slightly sweet, this drink is very potent. The name literally means “witch”. AMARO There is a large selection of “AMARI”, which Italians drink after a meal to help them digest the many courses. Although the digestive powers are doubtful, an Amaro can be quite pleasant after dinner. They are usually made from selections of herbs and some do taste a bit like medicine! GRAPPA The Italian equivalent to Ouzo or Schnapps. Very strong It is made from the dregs left over after they have made the wine and if you like it there are many types to choose from, some flavoured with other fruits. LIMONCELLO Typical local lemon liqueur very strong!! AND WINES Local carafe wines are inexpensive and usually quite acceptable with your meal. Some renowned local wines : Red : Costa d’Amalfi Furore, Gragnano, Lacrime Christi del Vesuvio ( dark and rich ), Aglianico del Taburno ( full bodied ) . White : Fior d’uva ( Marisa Cuomo ), Costa d’Amalfi Furore, Falanghina ( fruity), Greco di Tufo ( dry ), Solopaca ( dry ). |
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