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Piatto di Verdure alla Lucana
Lucanian Vegetable Casserole
Preparation info
- Serves
4
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2017
Lucania is the old name for Basilicata. The name is said to derive from the Latin ‘lucus non lucendo’ (a dark grove with no light), since the area was covered with dense forests. Many regional recipes, customs and traditions are still referred to as Lucanian, including this ancient recipe for a fragrant vegetable casserole.
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the aubergines into cubes. Spread the cubes out in a colander and sprinkle them generously with salt. Stand the colander in the sink. Fit a plate over the aubergines, put a weight on top and leave them to drain for about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, blanch the
