Product: Onions that delight even those who aren't onion enthusiasts! Hand-sliced into thin strips and gently dried at low temperatures, these red onions retain their natural aroma and crispness, even in a jar. This traditional Apulian recipe features onions macerated in cooked grape must, enhancing their sweetness and imparting a rich, caramelised aroma. Delicate and easy to digest, they're perfect in a delicious sandwich, as a complement to steak tartare, or as a balancing note for cold cuts and aged cheeses.
Producer: I Contadini
Region: Lecce, Puglia
Size: 230g
Producer Info: The "I Contadini" farm is a third generation family business based in the Puglia region of Italy. Puglia is known for its excellent growing climate for all sorts of grains, olive trees and vegetables. I Contadini utilises this optimal climate to grow wonderfully flavorful vegetables for their preserves and spreads, made with their grandparents' recipes. Simply translated, 'I Contadini' is Italian for 'the farmers' or 'the peasants.' The farmers' lives exist within 30 hectares of land where they grow a variety of vegetables on the open field, including peppers, eggplant, artichokes, olives, and tomatoes. The company operates all aspects of the business: growing the produce, naturally drying vegetables in the hot Italian sun, and preparing the jars for retail. The drying of the vegetables in the sun is an ancient practice and now almost totally abandoned. This is a shame as the delicate practice delivers a totally unique result in the produce: perfect aromas, aesthetic appearance, and texture coupled with the conservation of essential vitamins, proteins, and minerals.
