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194. Italian Food Rules: The Pizza & Pasta Police Are Real
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In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso discuss the significance of preserving Italian recipes and the consequences of not adhering to culinary traditions.
Pizza Napolitana and the AVPN:
- The hosts introduce the Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana (AVPN), an organization dedicated to preserving the authentic technique of pizza making in Naples.
- They discuss the specific requirements for cooking certified pizzas, including dough preparation, cooking time, and ingredients.
- The AVPN employs “pizza agents” to ensure compliance with standards, risking delisting for non-compliant pizzerias.
Cacio e Pepe Controversy:
- A British website, UK Good Food, published a recipe for Cacio e Pepe with incorrect ingredients, sparking outrage among Italians.
- The recipe included butter and parmigiano, deviating from the traditional ingredients of pasta, pepper and pecorino
- The President of Italy’s Restaurant Association sent a letter to UK Good Food, leading to a comical turn of events, but finally an acknowledgement of the correct recipe.
- Italian Pride in Traditional Recipes:
- Cuisine bonds Italians to each other, with recipes handed down by generations.
- Italians take deep pleasure in preparing their meals slowly and with the best ingredients possible. They don’t just consume a meal, they linger and enjoy it, and talk about it!
- Italy’s efforts to respect and protect specific foods and recipes through organizations like the DOP are admirable
Link to Pizza Police Site:
Here is link to the AVPN website which explains the school and lists the certified pizzerias around the world.
https://www.pizzanapoletana.org
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