Dried Cruschi Peppers for Frying

THE ANCIENT TRADITION OF SERTE

A convenient package of PGI Senise peppers, dried according to the ancient tradition of “serte,” is ready to be fried and used in cooking. These peppers, carefully grown by us in the fertile lands of Senise, in Basilicata, are ideal for enhancing your recipes, whether they are traditional Lucanian dishes or more creative and innovative creations.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRYING THE PEPPER PODS

Moisture Removal:

Dry the pepper pods by placing them in the oven at 70°C for 10–15 minutes.

Cooling: Allow the pepper pods to cool completely.

Frying: Submerge the pepper pods in oil at approximately 150°C and remove them after 1–2 seconds.

Post-Frying Cooling: Allow the pepper pods to cool again after frying.

Seasoning: Add salt to taste before serving.

Note: For optimal results, ensure

that the oil is kept at the indicated temperature and that the pepper pods are not fried for too long.

JUST AS WE DO!

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

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 genuine tasting experience, directly linked to the culinary roots of Lucania.

REINVENT YOUR DISHES

Discover the convenience and quality of PGI Senise peppers, 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, these peppers are an essential element of any refined kitchen.

EXPIRATION: 12 MONTHS

TENUTA PADÌ: We Cultivate with Love

A RED LUCANIAN LOVE ❤

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

THE KING OF OUR KITCHEN 👑🌶

Sweetness, crispness, 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.”

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE 🌟

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

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

The transplanting of the seedlings and the harvesting of the pepper pods are done by hand.

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

YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE AT THE FIRST CRUNCH 😍

Only the best pepper pods, cleaned of all seeds, are selected to be submerged in 100% organic, Lucanian extra virgin olive oil of our own production. 
Only love, care, and superior-quality ingredients, without compromise.