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Melanzane a funghetto
Also known as: Melanzane a funghetto PAT
Campanian fried eggplant cubes folded through cherry tomato, garlic and basil.
About Melanzane a funghetto
Melanzane a Funghetto is a classic Campanian side dish named for eggplant cubes that resemble small mushrooms after frying. This profile fixes La Cucina Italiana's traditional tomato version.
Fried eggplant develops a deep savoury sweetness and absorbs the fruity olive oil. Soft cherry tomatoes add brightness, with garlic and basil supplying a fresh aromatic lift.
Dark-edged eggplant cubes and collapsed red tomatoes form a glossy, rustic mixture flecked with green basil. The eggplant is tender and succulent while retaining distinct pieces.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Melanzane a funghetto
La Cucina Italiana's tomato Melanzane a Funghetto.
- EggplantTender fried vegetable base
- Cherry tomatoesBright soft sauce
- GarlicAromatic seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oilFrying medium and richness
- SaltSeasoning
- Fresh basilHerbal finish
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Eggplant:
- Cherry tomatoes:
- Garlic:
- Extra-virgin olive oil:
- Salt:
- Fresh basil:
Origins & food traditions
La Cucina Italiana identifies melanzane a funghetto, or mulignane a fungitiello, as a classic southern Italian eggplant side dish from Campania and supplies the complete tomato version; its Italian edition independently documents the mushroom-cut eggplant preparation.
Countries
- Italy
- ItalyCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Italian Cuisine
- Campanian Cuisine
- Neapolitan Cuisine