Pizza alla reggina and Pitta a riggitana are two traditional dishes from the Calabria region in southern Italy. These dishes can be found in various towns and communes in Calabria, including Reggio Calabria, Palmi, and Gioia Tauro.
In Reggio Calabria, you can find Pizza alla reggina at Pizzeria da Nino, located on Via Aschenez. This pizza is made with a thin crust topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, olives, and oregano. It is then baked in a wood-fired oven, resulting in a delicious and flavorful dish.
Pitta a riggitana, on the other hand, can be found in Palmi at Panificio La Pasticceria, situated on Via Roma. This traditional bread is made with durum wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt. It is shaped into a round loaf and baked until golden brown. Pitta a riggitana is often enjoyed with various fillings, such as tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies.
Both Pizza alla reggina and Pitta a riggitana have received the PAT (Traditional Agri-Food Products) recognition, which guarantees their authenticity and adherence to traditional production methods. The specifications for these dishes include:
– Pizza alla reggina: Thin crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, olives, and oregano.
– Pitta a riggitana: Round loaf made with durum wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt.
Sources:
– “Pizza alla reggina” – www.reggiocalabria.it
– “Pitta a riggitana” – www.palmi.it