đź”… Screen standby
Farmer's Waffle
First Course

Farmer's Waffle

Cialda Contadina

The Cialda Contadina is a traditional preparation based on day-old bread, vegetable broth, oregano and extra virgin olive oil.

Easy

The Cialda Contadina is a simple and substantial dish, designed to enhance the day-old bread through a warm, aromatic broth. Its structure is born from the contrast between the slices of bread, which soften as they absorb the liquid, and the vegetables, which add flavor and character without weighing down the dish. Onion and tomato form the base of the broth, while parsley, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil complete the aromatic profile with herbaceous, Mediterranean notes. Technique is essential: the vegetables are boiled in water to obtain a flavorful liquid in just a few minutes, which is then poured while still hot directly onto the bread already arranged on the plates. Cialda Contadina is a traditional Italian dish.

Instructions

Share

Voice reading

6 steps · natural Italian voice

1

Slice the bread

Slice the (7.05 oz) 200 g of day-old bread Cut the bread into even slices, thin enough to absorb the hot broth but firm enough not to fall apart immediately. Arrange the slices on serving plates, creating neat layers. The bread should be dry and compact, with no excessively moist or crumbly parts.

2

Season with oregano

Sprinkle each layer of bread with crumbled oregano, distributing it evenly. Don't overdo it, so the aromatic scent complements the broth without overpowering the flavor of the onions and tomatoes. Finish the arrangement when all the slices are lightly flavored and seasoned.

3

Prepare the vegetables

Cut the onions and tomatoes (not too ripe) into large pieces. Finely chop the parsley. Keep the tomatoes firm enough so they don't fall apart immediately in the water: this way, they impart flavor to the broth without making it excessively cloudy.

4

Start the broth

Pour the water into a pot and add the onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped parsley, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. Bring the liquid to a boil. on the heat and wait until it reaches a steady boil, with visible and continuous but not too violent bubbles.

5

Boil for ten minutes

10 min

Let the mixture simmer for ten minutes, maintaining a moderate boil. As it cooks, the liquid should develop the flavor and aroma of the vegetables and oregano, while the onions and tomatoes become more tender. After the indicated time, the broth is ready to use.

6

Pour the broth

Pour the hot broth directly onto the bread arranged on the plates, distributing it evenly between the layers. The liquid should penetrate the slices and soften them without completely submerging them. Serve when the bread is well hydrated, still recognizable, and fragrant with vegetables and oregano.

Chef's Tips

Pour the hot broth directly onto the bread in the plates and serve immediately, so that the wafer absorbs the liquid while maintaining a soft but not completely crumbly consistency.

Ingredients

4
  • Ingredients for 4 people
  • (7.05 oz) 200 g of day-old bread 2 onions
  • 2 not too ripe tomatoes
  • parsley oregano
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt

Can't find it in the US?

  • rustic breadMost US supermarkets

    A crusty country loaf or ciabatta

    Not soft sandwich bread.

Allergens detected
🌾Gluten

⚠️ Automatic ingredient-based detection. Always check product labels.

vegetarianlunchdinnertraditional cuisinetraditional recipesstale breadvegetable brothrustic dishvegetarian recipevegan recipe

Follow us on social media

Every day a new traditional Italian recipe on Instagram and Facebook.

Original text
Rate this translation
Your feedback will be used to help improve Google Translate