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Published 2012
“In some parts of the South these small sweet peppers are also called friarielli – confusingly, since cime di rapa (rape tops) are given the same name. This is a common way of eating the very small peppers that look like chillies but taste sweet When buying them you have to be sure to get the real thing.”
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the whole peppers (the little seeds inside are edible) for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic and fry for a minute, then stir in the tomatoes, basil and salt. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the peppers are soft.
My mother used to add some new potatoes and serve these as a first course accompanied by country bread.
