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Abbacchio alla Scottadito
Roman grilled suckling-lamb ribs marinated with olive oil, rosemary, garlic and lemon.
About Abbacchio alla Scottadito
Abbacchio alla scottadito is a Roman dish of small suckling-lamb ribs grilled and eaten piping hot. This profile follows Roma Capitale's tourism recipe using Abbacchio Romano IGP, Sabina extra-virgin olive oil, rosemary, garlic and lemon.
The young lamb has a delicate savoury richness sharpened by lemon and garlic. Rosemary gives the marinade a resinous aroma, while olive oil carries the seasoning and helps the ribs brown quickly.
The ribs are thin and deeply seared outside with a tender, juicy centre. They arrive hot enough to inspire the name scottadito, or finger-burning, and are traditionally picked up by hand.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Abbacchio alla Scottadito
Roma Capitale's Abbacchio a Scottadito.
- Abbacchio Romano IGP ribsTender suckling-lamb base
- Sabina DOP extra-virgin olive oilMarinade and grilling fat
- RosemaryResinous herb aroma
- GarlicPungent marinade aromatic
- Lemon juiceBright marinade acidity
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Abbacchio Romano IGP ribs: . Mapped to the established lamb-rib route while retaining the source's protected Roman suckling-lamb specification
- Sabina DOP extra-virgin olive oil: . Mapped to the established extra-virgin olive-oil route; the protected Sabina origin is retained in the name
- Rosemary:
- Garlic:
- Lemon juice:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
Origins & food traditions
Roma Capitale's official tourism site identifies abbacchio a scottadito as a popular Roman and Lazio festive dish and supplies the complete grilled-rib recipe selected here. La Cucina Italiana independently describes suckling lamb and the scottadito preparation as a Roman classic served sizzling hot.
Countries
- Italy
- ItalyCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Roman Cuisine
- Lazio Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
- Roman CuisineCatalogue link pending review
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