Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Rice Salad with Roasted Peppers
Delight in this fresh and flavoursome Sicilian rice salad, perfect for any summer gathering!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 4 peppers
- ✓ 500g rice
- ✓ Fresh parsley
- ✓ Oregano
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
📊 Nutritional Information
This rice salad with roasted peppers captures the very essence of a Sicilian summer—fresh, vibrant, and full of colour. Picture yourself in a shady garden, the warm July sun overhead, with the enticing aroma of charred peppers filling the air. Handed down through Giuseppe Rizzo’s family for generations, this dish is ideal for a light al fresco lunch or a relaxed evening with friends. With its straightforward preparation and authentic flavours, each mouthful is a little journey through Sicily’s sun-kissed hills and coastline, where food is truly made with love.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Grill the peppers over hot coals or under a grill until beautifully charred and tender.
- 2
Cook the rice in lightly salted water; once done, drain thoroughly and spread out in a wide dish to cool.
- 3
Gently toss the rice with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to loosen the grains.
- 4
Finely chop the parsley and mix it through the rice along with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of oregano.
- 5
Slice the roasted peppers into strips and fold them through or serve on the side with the dressed rice.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a little heat, stir in some freshly chopped chilli. Alternatively, swap the peppers for grilled courgettes or aubergines for a tasty twist.
📦 Storage
- • Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Avoid dressing the salad too far in advance to preserve the fresh flavours of the ingredients.
- • This salad isn’t suitable for freezing, as it’ll lose its lovely texture and freshness.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this dish alongside a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red wine that beautifully complements the smoky notes of the roasted peppers.
Do give this lovely Sicilian rice salad a go at home—its simplicity and vibrant flavours make it a true crowd-pleaser. It’s perfect for sharing with family and friends on a sunny afternoon or a relaxed evening. Once you try it, I’m sure it’ll become a summertime favourite in your kitchen as well!
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