New Calabria Menu At Cicchetti

CICCHETTI'S monthly-changing 'Journey Through Italy' menu has become a highlight of our eating calendar. So far, we've had langoustines and saffron from Abruzzo, octopus carpaccio from Sicily, and last month, Cuoppo Misto street food from Naples.

These dishes combine simplicity with great taste, allowing the quality of seasonal ingredients to shine through

In September, it's the turn of the southern peninsula region of Calabria, an area little explored by tourists from the UK.

Calabria is home to a spicy, clean cuisine with a trademark taste of pepperoncino, a fiery chilli pepper used in the hot spread, Nduja. Regulars at Cicchetti will recognise it from their pizzas and breads.

Cipolla rossa (a sweet red onion) from Tropea is another key ingredient, found in rustic pies, meat dishes, and in sweet preserves. Dried figs are a staple in desserts, as is bergamotto, a citrus fruit that grows along the south coast.

Have a look at the menu below to see how Cicchetti's chefs have brought out all these elements of Calabrian cuisine in September's giro d’Italia menu.

Showcasing the variations in local Italian cuisine, the giro d'Italia menu features dishes that combine simplicity with great taste, allowing the quality of seasonal ingredients to shine through. The menu changes every month to highlight a different region of Italy.

The Calabria menu is available for one month only until 30 September. If you love Italian food and want to try eye-opening dishes you may not have encountered before, make sure you don't miss it.

For dinner reservations call San Carlo Cichetti on 0161 839 2233.

www.sancarlocicchetti.co.uk