Cipolle comodate, also known as “comfort onions,” are a traditional dish from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. This dish can be found in various towns and communes in Emilia-Romagna, including Bologna, Modena, and Parma. It is a popular dish in local restaurants and can also be prepared at home.
In Bologna, you can find cipolle comodate at Trattoria Anna Maria, a renowned restaurant known for its traditional Emilian cuisine. In Modena, Osteria Francescana, a three-Michelin-star restaurant, also serves this dish. In Parma, you can try cipolle comodate at Trattoria Corrieri, a historic restaurant that has been serving traditional dishes for decades.
To prepare cipolle comodate, you will need onions, butter, flour, beef broth, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The onions are first cooked in butter until they become soft and translucent. Then, they are coated in flour and cooked until golden brown. Finally, beef broth is added to the pan, and the onions are simmered until tender. The dish is typically served with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.
Cipolle comodate has received the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food products. The specifications for cipolle comodate include using local onions, cooking them in butter, and using Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese as a topping. This recognition ensures the authenticity and preservation of Traditional Recipesss.
Sources:
– “Cipolle comodate” – Trattoria Anna Maria (trattoriaannamaria.it)
– “Cipolle comodate” – Osteria Francescana (osteriafrancescana.it)
– “Cipolle comodate” – Trattoria Corrieri (trattoriacorrieri.it)
– “Cipolle comodate” – Prodotti Agroalimentari Tradizionali (prodottitipici.com)