Ciambotta facts for kids
Ciambotta
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| Alternative names | Giambotta, ciambotta, ciambrotta, ciammotta, cianfotta, ciabotta |
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| Type | Stew |
| Course | Side dish or entrée |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Southern Italy |
| Main ingredients | Vegetables |
Ciambotta (say "cham-BOT-tah") is a tasty vegetable stew from southern Italy. It's a popular summer dish, full of fresh ingredients. You might hear it called by slightly different names depending on where you are in Italy. For example, it's ciambrotta in Calabria or cianfotta in Campania.
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What is Ciambotta?
Ciambotta is a type of stew that's very popular across southern Italy. It's especially loved in places like Naples and further south. Think of it as a warm, comforting mix of fresh garden vegetables.
Ingredients and How It's Eaten
There are many ways to make ciambotta, and each family or region might have its own special recipe. But they all use fresh summer vegetables. Common ingredients include eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers. You'll also often find potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
To give it flavor, cooks add garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil. Ciambotta is often served as the main meal itself. Sometimes, people eat it with grilled meats, like sausage or swordfish. It can also be served with pasta, polenta, or rice.
Ciambotta: A Type of Italian Stew
Ciambotta is part of a group of Italian dishes called minestre. These are usually somewhere between a thick soup and a hearty stew. It's a bit like the famous French dish called ratatouille. Both are delicious vegetable stews found in countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
See also
In Spanish: Ciambotta para niños
