There are different kinds of corzetti. Those from the Val Polcevera, one of the principal valleys of the area of Genoa are made in "figure of eight" shape. Elsewhere corzetti stampæ (Ligurian:[kur'zetˑistaŋˈpɛː]), 'pressed' or 'stamped' corzetti) are found. These are small, thin rounds of pasta that are given an embossed decoration using a special wooden hand-tool. The embossing helps the pasta to hold its sauce better.[1] A pasta with a similar name can also be found in neighbouring Piedmont, but its shape is more akin to that of orecchiette.[1]
Corzetti are still produced in small batches near Genoa. In the past they were made by local peasants and used by aristocratic families as a display of wealth and status.[3][4]
Sheets of pasta are stamped and cut into circles approximately 4 centimetres (1+1⁄2 inches) in diameter from flat pasta sheets with a mold to create the distinctive patterns. The combination mold/cutter may be made of hand-carved wood[2] or a bronze die.[5] The stamping may be done by hand or by machine, with the hand-stamped versions being more elaborate.[2] The detail forms ridges that allow sauce to cling and add flavor.[2]
The pasta typically has patterns on both sides, with an intricate design on one side and a simpler pattern on the other. Whereas they once featured a family coat of arms, the fancier side now features a regional coat of arms or the maker's trademark. Typical symbols on the other side are a cross (from which the name croxetti derives), fruit, family initials,[2] mortar and pestle, sunsets, sailboats, or palm trees.[3] In Italy they may be used as wedding favors[2] or for other events, in which case an artisan craftsman is commissioned to make the die for people to prepare the pasta at home.[5]
Preparationedit
A pasta dough is made using flour, water and salt[6] and rolled out into a sheet. The pasta is cut into rounds that are stamped to form the embossed relief, and left to dry for a while. Corzetti are usually served with a simple meat or mushroom sauce (the latter called tocco de funzi in Genoese), pesto,[3] pine nut[5] or walnut sauce, fish sauce, or light cream sauce.[7]
^ abcdHildebrand, Caz (2011). Géométrie de la pasta. Kenedy, Jacob., Salsa, Patrice. Paris: Marabout. p. 80. ISBN9782501072441. OCLC 762599005.
^ abcdefRebecca Ford (2007-04-14). "Recipe for Croxetti: Traditional Pasta From Liguria". Suite101.
^ abc. Savory Pantry. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
^"Artisanal Pastas From Italy:Beautiful Shapes Turn A Bowl Of Pasta Into A Gourmet Experience". The Nibble. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
^ abc"The craft made pasta from Liguria". Rosmarino Farm. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
^Egg-based doughs may also be used, and white wine may be added.
^"Croxetti". Book of Joe. 2005-03-31. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
January 01, 1970
corzetti, croxetti, ligurian, zetˑi, ʒetˑi, kind, pasta, typical, ligurian, cuisine, northeast, italy, traditional, also, area, novi, ligure, just, across, border, with, piedmont, province, alessandria, originated, liguria, northern, italy, along, border, with. Corzetti or croxetti Ligurian kur zetˑi or kru ʒetˑi are a kind of pasta typical of the Ligurian cuisine of northeast Italy and traditional also in the area of Novi Ligure just across the border with Piedmont in the province of Alessandria Corzetti originated in Liguria in northern Italy along the border with France during the Middle Ages 2 The name itself derives from a 14th century Genoan coin the corzetto 1 CorzettiCorzetti showing the manufacturer s stampAlternative namesCrosets Piedmont crosetti Emilia Romagna croxetti torsellini 1 TypePastaPlace of originItalyRegion or stateLiguria Media Corzetti There are different kinds of corzetti Those from the Val Polcevera one of the principal valleys of the area of Genoa are made in figure of eight shape Elsewhere corzetti stampae Ligurian kur zetˑi staŋˈpɛː pressed or stamped corzetti are found These are small thin rounds of pasta that are given an embossed decoration using a special wooden hand tool The embossing helps the pasta to hold its sauce better 1 A pasta with a similar name can also be found in neighbouring Piedmont but its shape is more akin to that of orecchiette 1 Corzetti are still produced in small batches near Genoa In the past they were made by local peasants and used by aristocratic families as a display of wealth and status 3 4 Contents 1 Description 2 Preparation 3 See also 4 ReferencesDescription editSheets of pasta are stamped and cut into circles approximately 4 centimetres 1 1 2 inches in diameter from flat pasta sheets with a mold to create the distinctive patterns The combination mold cutter may be made of hand carved wood 2 or a bronze die 5 The stamping may be done by hand or by machine with the hand stamped versions being more elaborate 2 The detail forms ridges that allow sauce to cling and add flavor 2 The pasta typically has patterns on both sides with an intricate design on one side and a simpler pattern on the other Whereas they once featured a family coat of arms the fancier side now features a regional coat of arms or the maker s trademark Typical symbols on the other side are a cross from which the name croxetti derives fruit family initials 2 mortar and pestle sunsets sailboats or palm trees 3 In Italy they may be used as wedding favors 2 or for other events in which case an artisan craftsman is commissioned to make the die for people to prepare the pasta at home 5 Preparation editA pasta dough is made using flour water and salt 6 and rolled out into a sheet The pasta is cut into rounds that are stamped to form the embossed relief and left to dry for a while Corzetti are usually served with a simple meat or mushroom sauce the latter called tocco de funzi in Genoese pesto 3 pine nut 5 or walnut sauce fish sauce or light cream sauce 7 See also edit nbsp Italy portal nbsp Food portal Cuisine of Liguria List of pastaReferences edit a b c d Hildebrand Caz 2011 Geometrie de la pasta Kenedy Jacob Salsa Patrice Paris Marabout p 80 ISBN 9782501072441 OCLC 762599005 a b c d e f Rebecca Ford 2007 04 14 Recipe for Croxetti Traditional Pasta From Liguria Suite101 a b c Croxetti Hand Stamped Pasta Savory Pantry Archived from the original on 2011 07 16 Retrieved 2007 10 18 Artisanal Pastas From Italy Beautiful Shapes Turn A Bowl Of Pasta Into A Gourmet Experience The Nibble Retrieved 2007 10 18 a b c The craft made pasta from Liguria Rosmarino Farm Retrieved 2007 10 18 Egg based doughs may also be used and white wine may be added Croxetti Book of Joe 2005 03 31 Retrieved 2007 10 18 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Corzetti amp oldid 1215489623, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
