Giardiniera
Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or oil
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Giardiniera (/dʒɑːrdɪˈnjɛərə/,[1] Italian: [dʒardiˈnjɛːra]) is an Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or oil.[2][3]
Varieties and uses
Italian giardiniera is also called sottaceti (lit. 'under vinegar'), a common term for pickled foods. It is typically eaten as an antipasto or with salads.[4]
In the United States, giardiniera is commonly available in traditional or spicy varieties, and the latter is sometimes referred to as "hot mix".[5][6]
Giardiniera is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of different foods, such as bratwurst, bruschetta, burgers, pasta salad, eggs (omelets), hot dogs, tuna salad, sandwiches, and much more.[7][8][9]
In the cuisine of Chicago, an oil-based giardiniera [6] is often used as a condiment, typically as a topping on Italian beef sandwiches,[10] subs, and pizza.[11]
Giardiniera is the base for the muffaletta sandwich which also combines olives, other vegetables and peperoncini for the overall "piquant salad" used as a spread.[12][13]
Ingredients
The Italian version includes bell peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower and gherkins. The pickled vegetables are marinated in oil, red- or white-wine vinegar, herbs and spices.[9]
Chicago-style giardiniera is commonly made spicy with sport peppers or chili flakes, along with a combination of assorted vegetables, including bell peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower,[14] and sometimes gherkins or olives,[15] all marinated in vegetable oil, olive oil, soybean oil, or any combination of the three. Some commercially prepared versions are labeled "Chicago-style giardiniera".[16][17]
See also
- List of pickled foods
- Encurtido – a pickled vegetable appetizer, side dish and condiment in the Mesoamerican region
- Jangajji – Korean pickled vegetable dish
- Torshi – Procedure of preserving food in brine or vinegar
- Piccalilli – British relish of chopped pickled vegetables and spices