Liquirizia, also known as licorice, is a popular ingredient in Calabrian cuisine. It can be found in various towns and communes of Calabria, such as Rossano, Cosenza, and Amantea. In these places, you can find stores or shops that specialize in selling licorice products.
One such store is “La Liquirizia” in Rossano, which offers a wide range of licorice-based products, including candies, liqueurs, and herbal teas. Another store is “Dolce Liquirizia” in Cosenza, where you can find licorice-flavored chocolates, pastries, and gelato. In Amantea, “La Bottega della Liquirizia” is a popular shop that sells licorice-infused oils, vinegars, and spices.
Calabrian cuisine incorporates licorice in various recipes. One traditional dish is “Fileja alla Liquirizia,” which is a pasta dish made with licorice-flavored pasta, typically served with a tomato-based sauce and grated pecorino cheese. Another recipe is “Gelato alla Liquirizia,” a licorice-flavored ice cream that is creamy and refreshing.
Liquirizia has been recognized as a traditional food product (PAT) in Calabria. The specifications for licorice products with PAT recognition include using locally sourced licorice root, traditional production methods, and adherence to specific quality standards. This recognition ensures the authenticity and preservation of traditional Calabrian licorice products.
Sources:
– “La Liquirizia” – https://www.laliquirizia.it/
– “Dolce Liquirizia” – https://www.dolceliquirizia.it/
– “La Bottega della Liquirizia” – https://www.labottegadellaliquirizia.it/
– “Fileja alla Liquirizia Recipe” – https://www.calabriaincucina.it/ricette/primi-piatti/fileja-alla-liquirizia/
– “Gelato alla Liquirizia Recipe” – https://www.gustissimo.it/dolci/gelato-alla-liquirizia.htm
– “PAT Recognition in Calabria” – https://www.regione.calabria.it/website/portaltemplates/view/view.cfm?5170