Mamma Ester comes from the region of Garfagnana, in the north-west of Tuscany. Mountains, Valleys, The Marble Caves and the Tirreno Sea, makes the area a beautiful spot to visit a stunning nature and historical towns.
Food is of course an important part of the region. Our charcuterie foods come from there.
A special product from Garfagnana is Farro, a grain similar to pearl barley with a special flavour (halfway between couscous and rice), Romans used it to make bread and soups.
Here is the recipes of Mamma Ester's Farro Salad:
Ingredients for 4 people:
200 gr. Farro (soon in our stock!!)
8 cherry tomatoes, diced
1 zucchini julienne
1 carrot julienne
1 celery
15 green olives
basil
mint
extra virgin olive oil
salt and shredded black pepper
Wash the Farro well and soak it for about 3-4 hours in cold water, then drain it. Cook the farro in saucepan covered with cold water and bring to boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, until tender, and drain well. In the meantime cut julienne or dice all the vegetables and place them on a plate. Add the olives, the tomatoes, basil leaves and mint leaves and mix all.
When the Farro is cooked, wash it in cold water and drain it again.
Mix Farro with the vegetables, dress it with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
A fresh, tasty and light salad is ready!
A glass of our delicious and fruity Bacio Rosé will pair perfectly with your salad!
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