jeudi 16 janvier 2014

What Makes An Authentic Neapolitan Pizza

By Marissa Velazquez


Authenticity is something people care a lot about. This is definitely the case when it comes to food. However it is not just about the type of food but also how it is prepared and the method of cooking. All of these elements are important when you want to find or make an authentic Neapolitan pizza.

The term Neapolitan refers to Naples in Southern Italy. This is an area that is well known for great food. For many people the area is synonymous with great pizza to the extent that Bella Napoli is often written on restaurant walls in order to indicate that you are going to get the best quality.

The origin of this traditional dish has often been debated. It is generally thought that it began with the introduction of tomatoes from America around the seventeenth century. When it was first developed it was originally sold as street food for poorer people rather than as a delicacy.

However this is not necessarily a guarantee. There are certain elements that make sure you not only get an authentic pizza but also the best possible quality. On the basic level this involves avoiding any form of artificial yeast or ingredients that are not fresh or sourced from the local area. People who cook in this style also tend to avoid using machinery and usually the pizza will be made by hand.

It was not until the nineteenth century that pizzerias were established. Now people considered pizza something that people liked to eat and were happy to sit down and eat it in a restaurant. As people emigrated from Italy more countries served it but it is Napoli where people generally think of in terms of the real recipe.

Another important part of ensuring authenticity is keeping it natural. The real ones tend to shun any form of artificial ingredients. Furthermore they tend to avoid using machinery in order to produce the pizza. What results is a very smooth taste that tends to combine the flavours of cheese, tomato and so forth rather than the separate flavours you tend to get with other styles of pizzeria.

Another crucial element is a wood oven. These can cook the dough to very high temperatures that would not be possible in a conventional oven. It is this traditional style of cooking that ensures it is piping hot while at the same time ensuring the best possible flavour. Therefore it is possible to get this level of authenticity if you are prepared to invest in the right oven and ingredients as well as cooking it to the exact European Union specifications.

With regard to the toppings of an authentic Neapolitan pizza 80 grams of garlic is placed around the surface. If it is a Marinara oregano is added or if it is a Margherita you add basil. If you want to be sure what you are getting is the real deal ask for a guaranteed traditional speciality trademark. They follow these strict guidelines in terms of both the ingredients and cooking methods. With the right approach you will find the real deal!




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