Dried and Cleaned Senise PGI Peppers

THE ANCIENT TRADITION OF LEAVING NOTHING TO WASTE

A convenient package of Senise PGI peppers, dried according to the ancient tradition of “serte,” is ready to be fried and used in cooking. These peppers, carefully grown in the fertile lands of Senise, in Basilicata, and already carefully cleaned of their stems and seeds, are ideal for enhancing your recipes, whether traditional Lucanian dishes or more creative and innovative creations. Thanks to manual cleaning, you will have a pure product in your hands, 100% edible and zero-waste, ready to cook without any hassle.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRYING THE PEPPERS

• Removing Moisture: Dry the peppers by placing them in an oven at 70°C for 10–15 minutes.

• Cooling: Allow the peppers to cool completely before cooking.

• Frying: Submerge the peppers in oil at approximately 150°C and remove them after just 1–2 seconds. You will see the skin puff up and turn a bright red.

• Post-Frying Cooling: Allow the peppers to cool again on paper towels after frying: this is when they acquire their legendary crispy texture ("crusca").

• Seasoning: Add salt to taste before serving.

Note: For optimal results, make sure to maintain the oil at the indicated temperature and not fry the peppers for too long to prevent them from darkening and becoming bitter.

JUST AS WE DO IT!

The product should be fried in extra virgin olive oil, a crucial step to release all its aroma and achieve an irresistibly crispy texture, just as we do it. Once fried, the Senise PGI peppers can be lightly salted, thus becoming a versatile condiment and delicious.

Perfect for enriching and decorating a wide range of dishes, from first courses to main courses, as well as soups and risottos, they add a touch of authenticity and intense flavor to every preparation. Furthermore, they are excellent as a snack, offering a unique and authentic culinaryexperience directly linked to the culinary roots of Lucania.

REINVENT YOUR DISHES

Discover the convenience and quality of the Senise PGI peppers by Tenuta Padì, a product that carries the flavor of tradition and the excellence of Italian cuisine. Ideal for those who wish to explore new flavors or rediscover the flavors of yesteryear without wasting time cleaning the stems and seeds, these peppers are an essential element for every refined kitchen.

TENUTA PADÌ: We Cultivate with Love

A LUCANIAN RED LOVE ❤

Tenuta Padì, guardian of Lucania's red gold, celebrates the excellence of the Senise PGI in all its various forms: Her Majesty, the Crusco Pepper.

THE KING OF OUR KITCHEN 👑🌶

Sweetness, crispiness, a deep purple-red color, and very thin flesh. These are the characteristics that make the crusco pepper unique, known in the Lucanian dialect as “Zafaran crusk.”

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY 🌟

We are directly involved in every single stage of the process, from cultivation to processing.

Tenuta Padì selects the best seeds only from plants grown in the PGI area.

The seedlings are transplanted and the peppers are harvested by hand.

Drying takes place naturally in greenhouses without the use of mechanical means.

YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE AT THE FIRST CRUNCH 😍

Only the best peppers, cleaned of every seed, are selected to be submerged in 100% organic, Lucanian extra virgin olive oil produced by us. 
Only love, care, and superior-quality ingredients, without compromise.