Description
The artichoke pâté is a sweet and tasty cream. Made only with the heart of artichokes from the fields of Apulia, the artichoke pâté is a real treat. The Depalo family selects the best raw materials to which the Depalo extra virgin olive oil is added for preservation in order to restore all the genuine taste of typical recipes.
The artichoke pâté is a high quality handmade product. Its creamy consistency makes it an essential ingredient to create bruschetta and gourmet sandwiches as well as pizzas with an original tone. As for the preserves in oil, this cream gives the possibility to taste the true taste of these vegetables throughout the year. The artichoke is an ingredient that is fully part of the typical recipes of the Apulian peasant culture. The simplicity with which it is prepared allows it to release all its flavour In particular, stuffed and baked artichokes are a milestone in regional cuisine where the artichoke is seasoned with cheese, eggs and breadcrumbs.
The artichoke has always been present on the tables of all the regions of Italy. The Bel Paese can in fact boast the first place in the world for the production of artichokes with about 50% of the commercialised artichokes grown between the regions of Apulia, Sardinia and Sicily. Particular Apulia is known for its centuries-old tradition in the cultivation of this vegetable. The artichoke is today one of the most prized vegetable specialties in particular for the province of Foggia, where the famous “Violetto di San Ferdinando” reigns, much in demand also abroad. This typology is distinguished by its dark purple colour and the soft and fleshy leaves. In reality, however, the varieties of artichoke in Apulia are really many and it would be impossible to mention them all.
