Imagine you are walking along the streets of Nice, France, the sun shining down and the salty sea breeze in your hair. Suddenly, the aroma of fresh baked bread and caramelized onions wafts towards you from a nearby bakery. You follow your nose and find yourself in front of a bakery that specializes in pissaladières, a traditional Niçoise dish.
Pissaladière
The pissaladière is a delicious onion tart, with origins that date back to Roman times. It is made with a flaky dough topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives. It is typically served as an appetizer or a main dish, perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of pizza dough
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4-5 anchovy fillets, chopped
- 1/4 cup of pitted black olives, halved
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
- On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough out to fit a baking sheet.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown. This should take about 25-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the pizza dough.
- Sprinkle the chopped anchovies over the onions.
- Place the halved olives over the anchovies.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
There you have it, a simple yet delicious recipe for authentic Niçoise pissaladière. Try it out and transport your taste buds to the sunny streets of the Cote d’Azur.
