Scarpaccia
A traditional Italian dish from the province of di Lucca, in northern Tuscany. In Italy, Scarpaccia is made as both a savory and a sweet pie. I am posting the savory scarpaccia camaiorese here. Today this dish is prepared in many different variations, but I have always appreciated the original flavors of the food as possible and I made a very simple Scarpaccia using small zucchini, garlic, onion, and parmesan.
Scarpaccia is a thin pie, not exceeding 1 cm in thickness, that is baked to achieve a delightful golden-brown and crispy texture. This delectable dish is equally enjoyable whether served warm or chilled.
Preparation time: Preparations 30 minutes, baking 30-40 minutes.
Level: Medium
Quantity: 12 pieces of Scapraccia
Ingredients:
2 medium zucchini cut into thin slices
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced
3 medium cloves of garlic, finely chopped
100 g of grated parmesan
150 g wheat flour
50 g of corn flour
1 egg (can be omitted)
Black pepper and sea salt to taste
Oregano, thyme, and other Mediterranean herbs of your choice for seasoning
Water to make the dough
Olive oil for frying and drizzling on pie
Preparation:
- Cut the zucchini into thin slices, peel the onion, halve, and cut into thin slices. Crush the garlic cloves.
- Fry zucchini in a hot pan for about 10-15 minutes with onions and garlic in olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornmeal, then add half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add enough water to the mixture to make a semi-liquid batter, but not too thick. Add an egg. You don’t have to add the egg, but it helps the scarpaccia stay together better. For a vegan variation, without the egg, let the Scarpaccia firm up a bit more after baking.
- Add the fried zucchini mixture to the batter and mix carefully. If desired, add various Mediterranean herbs.
- Pour the mixture into a baking pan covered with baking paper and spread so that the scarpaccia is about 1 cm thick or thinner.
- Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over the scarpaccia, drizzle over the olive oil, and bake at 220 degrees C for about 30 to 40 minutes until the scarpaccia is golden brown and crispy on top and edges.
Allow to cool slightly before serving, then it will be easier to handle the scarpaccia slices.
Cut into desired pieces and serve.
Ready!!