Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Wild Cabbage Frittata: A Genuine Sicilian Delight from Enna
Discover the Wild Cabbage Frittata — a true taste of Sicily’s heartland, bringing the bold flavours of traditional countryside cooking straight to your table.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500g wild Sicilian cabbage (known locally as mazzareddi)
- ✓ 6 eggs
- ✓ Salt to taste
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
📊 Nutritional Information
If you love dishes that are simple yet bursting with flavour, this wild cabbage frittata is an absolute winner. A classic from the rural traditions around Enna, Sicily, it celebrates a wild, slightly bitter green that gives the dish an authentic, rustic charm. It's humble in ingredients, yet wonderfully rich in character and countryside aroma.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the wild cabbage until tender.
- 2
Drain thoroughly and transfer to a frying pan with a good splash of extra virgin olive oil.
- 3
Sauté on a high heat until the greens turn a lovely golden colour.
- 4
In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and, if you like, a grind of black pepper.
- 5
Pour the eggs evenly over the cabbage in the pan.
- 6
Cook gently over a medium-low heat until the base is golden, then carefully flip the frittata to cook the other side for a few minutes.
- 7
Let it cool slightly before serving either warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer twist, sprinkle in some grated pecorino or small cubes of caciocavallo cheese. If you can’t find wild Sicilian cabbage, good substitutes include chicory or wild chard, which offer a similar earthy bitterness.
📦 Storage
- • Store the frittata in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
- • Reheat gently in a pan or microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- • It’s just as lovely cold — perfect on its own or tucked inside a rustic sandwich.
- • Avoid freezing to keep the eggs from changing texture.
- • Best enjoyed within two days to savour the fresh, natural flavours of the greens.
🍷 Pairing
Serve the wild cabbage frittata alongside a glass of Menfi Rosso, a Sicilian red boasting spicy aromas and elegant tannins — an ideal match to balance the slightly bitter, wild notes of the greens.
Give this beautiful wild cabbage frittata a go at home — a true slice of Sicilian soul sure to brighten any meal. Whether it becomes a midweek staple or a weekend showstopper, it’s guaranteed to bring warmth to your table and smiles to your nearest and dearest. Do share your triumphs and food stories — good food, after all, is best enjoyed together!
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