Sardenara facts for kids
Sardenaira is a special dish from the Liguria region in Italy. It looks a lot like a pizza, but it's different because it doesn't have cheese. Some people think it's more like a focaccia, which is a type of flatbread.
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What is Sardenaira?
Sardenaira is a savory flatbread. It is often topped with delicious ingredients. These toppings make it a flavorful meal or snack.
Key Ingredients
In the city of Sanremo, which is in western Liguria, Sardenaira is usually topped with a few main ingredients:
- Salted Anchovies: These are small fish that have been preserved with salt. They add a unique salty taste.
- Local Olives: These are small, dark fruits from olive trees. They give the dish a rich, savory flavor.
- Garlic Cloves: Garlic adds a strong, aromatic taste.
- Capers: These are small, green flower buds. They have a tangy, salty flavor.
Why is it Called "Pizza all'Andrea"?
Sardenaira is also known as pizza all'Andrea. This name comes from a famous admiral named Andrea Doria (1466–1560). He was a very important person in Italian history. Admiral Doria loved a simple meal: a slice of bread with olive oil, garlic, and salted anchovies. Sardenaira is thought to be inspired by his favorite food.
Sardenaira's History
This dish is actually older than the Neapolitan pizza that many people know today. Neapolitan pizza is the classic pizza from Naples. Sardenaira was created before the Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange was a time when plants, animals, and ideas were shared between the Americas and Europe. Because Sardenaira was made before this exchange, traditional recipes do not include tomatoes. Tomatoes came to Europe from the Americas after the Columbian Exchange.
