Neapolitan Curly Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
25 Seeds
Cultivation: easy
Seed production: intermediate
Sowing: from March to July
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Papaccella Napoletana (Capsicum annuum): a small pepper traditionally grown in Naples, in its original red version, with a flattened, ribbed shape (it is also called curly) and a thick skin and fleshy flesh. Papaccelle Ricce, with a fresh, intense aroma, a sweet flavor, and never too spicy, grow no larger than 8-10 cm in diameter.
In the South, they can be sown until the beginning of July, with harvesting continuing until November.Slow Food Presidia are an Italian excellence.
The Curly Papaccella in the kitchen
Papaccelle can be eaten fresh, roasted, pan-fried, or baked, stuffed with the classic filling of tuna or salted anchovies, olives, breadcrumbs, raisins, pine nuts, Piennolo tomatoes , and capers.
Berries preserved in red wine vinegar are the main ingredient in insalata di rinforzata, a typical Neapolitan Christmas dish.
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