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Seasoned Salted Lattume: A Sophisticated Sicilian Starter
Learn how to make seasoned salted lattume, a classic Sicilian starter featuring salted tuna roe, simple yet absolutely irresistible.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300 g salted tuna milt
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil (ideally from Castelvetrano)
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Seasoned salted lattume is a true delicacy from the heart of Sicilian coastal cuisine, especially beloved in Trapani, Palermo, and Syracuse. This dish boasts an intense, briny character and is made from tuna milt – the male counterpart to bottarga – gently grilled and drizzled with fragrant extra virgin olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. It’s an elegant starter that perfectly captures the authentic flavours of the sea.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Heat up a grill pan and cook the tuna milt for a few minutes, turning halfway to achieve an even golden colour.
- 2
Once cooked, leave it to cool slightly before carefully trimming off any burnt bits with a knife.
- 3
Soak the milt in water for about a minute, then drain and gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.
- 4
Chop into fairly chunky pieces and transfer to a glass bowl.
- 5
Season generously with extra virgin olive oil and a good grind of black pepper.
- 6
Pop it into the fridge to rest for around two hours so the flavours develop beautifully before serving.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a fragrant twist, splash a little lemon juice or scatter some flakes of bottarga over the top. The lattume can also be enjoyed warm, served alongside crunchy toasted bread slices.
📦 Storage
- • Keep the seasoned lattume covered with cling film in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- • Freezing isn’t recommended as it can alter the texture and diminish the flavour.
🍷 Pairing
This seasoned salted lattume pairs wonderfully with a chilled glass of Menfi Bianco, a Sicilian white wine with greenish hues and a crisp, balanced dry finish, best served between 10 and 12°C.
Why not bring a touch of Sicily into your kitchen by trying this elegant lattume recipe? It’s straightforward to prepare and full of coastal charm — perfect for sharing with family or friends on a summer evening. Give it a go, and enjoy a beautiful taste of the Mediterranean right at home!
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