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Carciofi alla Giudia

AntipastoLazio

Jewish-style fried artichokes

← Lazio cuisine

Whole Romanesco artichokes pressed open and deep-fried until the leaves crisp like petals, the signature of the Roman Jewish Ghetto.

Key ingredients

Romanesco artichokesolive oil

What wine goes with Carciofi alla Giudia?

  • Bellone The local Bellone white's freshness handles the artichoke, which fights most wines.
  • Frascati DOC A crisp Frascati is the Castelli's own answer to fried artichokes.