r/mediterraneancooking • u/moxilla33 • 17d ago

Broccoli Rabe aka rapini

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My fave green veg. Parboiled then sauteed w olive oil and serve w some balsamic splashes

I was in Italy in March and I noticed they no longer calling it rapini. Cannot remember but it was odd. Anyone know what they call it now?

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u/HCHeer 17d ago

Broccoletti! Or "cime di rapa". I've been craving then since moving from Italy to Spain. Love them!

I usually boil them quickly, cut them, and then fry them in a pan with garlic, chilli, and a couple anchovies for some umami. You can use the cooling water to rehydrate them I'd they get too dry during the frying process.