Fave alla veneziana is a traditional dish from the Veneto region in Italy. It is a simple and flavorful recipe that showcases the delicious flavors of fava beans. This dish can be found in various towns and communes in Veneto, including Venice, Padua, Verona, and Vicenza.
In Venice, you can find fave alla veneziana at local trattorias and osterias such as Trattoria da Romano and Osteria al Squero. In Padua, popular places to try this dish include Trattoria da Remigio and Osteria dal Capo. In Verona, you can find it at Trattoria al Pompiere and Osteria Sottoriva. In Vicenza, Osteria del Bugiardo and Trattoria da Lino are known for serving fave alla veneziana.
To make fave alla veneziana, you will need fava beans, onions, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The beans are cooked until tender and then sautéed with onions in olive oil. The dish is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course with crusty bread.
Fave alla veneziana has received the PAT (Traditional Agri-foodstuffs) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food products. The specifications for this dish include the use of local fava beans, onions, and olive oil, as well as the traditional cooking method.
Sources:
– “Fave alla veneziana” – Giallo Zafferano (giallozafferano.it)
– “Fave alla veneziana” – Cucina Italiana (cucinaitaliana.it)